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Maximilian A. Shapiro

Architectural Art in Plaster

Fine architecture. Fine art.

The beauty of plaster coupled with the fascination of miniature sculpture.

Commissions that astound

Commemorate.

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WIP - Soane Museum The first of the Museums series, the Soane is one of my foundational experiences in Architecture. I remember the wonder I felt as the first time I went through the back/ basement of the museum, where Soane arrayed his architectur
Next market alert! I am extremely proud to be showing my work alongside such extremely talented artists as these in a beautiful venue. Only a short distance from Marble Arch or Green Park stations, this promises to be a truly astounding display of
LIMITED EDITION ALERT. Al-Khazneh in Sandstone. I am very pleased to announce that I have cracked the formula and am able to offer a limited edition of just 10 copies of Petra in this rich sandstone colour. Available framed or unframed, each will i
The Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth; designed by Sir Aston Webb, built 1902-1905. The Britannia RNC is the training establishment for all Royal Navy officers since the closure of the RNC Greenwich. It is an extraordinarily wide building, bo
Next project - the Soane Museum. Whilst I finish up Britannia Royal Naval College in the workshop, I am busy on the next project. I've just finished drawing up the elevation of the Soane Museum, whose refined classical elegance belies a devilishly i
Al Khazneh - the Treasury at Petra I am exceedingly pleased to present to the world my latest piece, the so-called Treasury at Petra. It is not a treasury at all, but a mausoleum: however, the large (solid stone) urn at the very top was long rumour
Work in Progress - The treasury of Al-Khazneh. This has been a new level of challenge for me, mostly in the composition of the overall piece. I originally composed it more in line with my standard single, flat facade - but realised it didn't do the
INTRODUCING... the bi-colour Celtic knot! The result of much hard work and experimentation, this beautiful piece is carefully made by hand. Whilst simple casts will be available soon, these bi-coloured versions will be limited to 10 editions. 1 wa