Jordan Baker-Caldwell

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A Night of Legends: Naomi Campbell, Teyana Taylor, and Shiona Turini Honored at Harlem’s Fashion Row 2024
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A Night of Legends: Naomi Campbell, Teyana Taylor, and Shiona Turini Honored at Harlem’s Fashion Row 2024

Jordan Baker-Caldwell Studio · Jordan Baker-Caldwell · September 4, 2024

At Harlem's Fashion Row's 17th Annual "Night of Legends" in Harlem, Naomi Campbell received the Fashion Icon of the Year Award, Teyana Taylor received the Virgil Abloh Award presented by LVMH, Shiona Turini — lead stylist of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour — was named Stylist of the Year, and Samira Nasr became Editor of the Year. Each award was crafted by sculptor Jordan Baker-Caldwell.

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LeBron James, Dapper Dan Honored with Works of Art
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LeBron James, Dapper Dan Honored with Works of Art

Routes Magazine · Donovan Holtz · September 8, 2018

For the 11th year in a row, Artist Jordan Baker-Caldwell has created the award statues given out at the annual Harlem's Fashion Row: Fashion and Style Award Ceremony — this year his artwork joined the private collections of LeBron James and Dapper Dan.

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The Stars Align For Harlem’s Fashion Row Annual Dinner And Awards Ceremony
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The Stars Align For Harlem’s Fashion Row Annual Dinner And Awards Ceremony

Essence · Avon Dorsey · September 7, 2018

Founded by Brandice Henderson-Daniel, Harlem's Fashion Row honored LeBron James, Dapper Dan, Bethann Hardison, and Jason Rembert at their annual awards ceremony, for which Jordan Baker-Caldwell created the iconic award statues.

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New Faces on the City Landscape
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New Faces on the City Landscape

Fashion Mannuscript · Gloria Hartley · March 21, 2017

A profile of Jordan Baker-Caldwell as a new voice in New York City's evolving art landscape, tracing his Harlem roots, his transition to metal sculpture, and the forthcoming permanent installation of Ascension in Midtown.

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A Sculptor Grows in Manhattan
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A Sculptor Grows in Manhattan

Routes Magazine · Donovan Holtz · March 20, 2017

A deep profile of Jordan Baker-Caldwell tracing his journey from a childhood in Harlem surrounded by art, through Alfred University, to the permanent installation of Ascension in Midtown Manhattan.

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A New Home for Golem
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A New Home for Golem

Street Views · David Harper · December 7, 2016

After a 3-month outdoor exhibition at Marcus Garvey Park, Jordan Baker-Caldwell's 10-foot metal sculpture Golem has found a permanent home at Harlem Hospital's Mural Pavilion.

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HFR Awards Q&A
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HFR Awards Q&A

Harlem's Fashion Row · Amanda Perry · September 4, 2016

Jordan Baker-Caldwell sits down with Amanda Perry of Harlem's Fashion Row to discuss creating award statues for the annual HFR ceremony for the 10th consecutive year.

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Hell’s Kitchen Artist’s Steel Sculpture Heading to New 9th Ave. Plaza
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Hell’s Kitchen Artist’s Steel Sculpture Heading to New 9th Ave. Plaza

DNA Info · Maya Rajamani · August 2, 2016

DNA Info profiles Jordan Baker-Caldwell ahead of the permanent installation of Ascension at a new public plaza on West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.

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11 Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in NYC August 2016
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11 Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in NYC August 2016

Untapped Cities · Lynn Lieberman · August 1, 2016

Untapped Cities highlights Jordan Baker-Caldwell's Ascension among 11 must-see outdoor art installations in New York City for August 2016, ahead of its permanent installation on 36th Street and Ninth Avenue.

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Sculptor Makes History as First Black Artist to Have Permanent Sculpture in Midtown Manhattan
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Sculptor Makes History as First Black Artist to Have Permanent Sculpture in Midtown Manhattan

The Source · Miz Kane · July 26, 2016

Jordan Baker-Caldwell makes history as the first African-American artist to have a permanent metal sculpture in Midtown Manhattan, with the installation of the nine-foot Ascension on the corner of 36th Street and 9th Avenue.

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Jordan on ABC’s Here and Now
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Jordan on ABC’s Here and Now

WABC-7 · Sandra Bookman · September 13, 2015

Jordan Baker-Caldwell was interviewed by Sandra Bookman on WABC-7's Here and Now, discussing his work as a metal sculptor and his upcoming permanent installation Ascension in Midtown Manhattan.

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Where Neon Was the New Black
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Where Neon Was the New Black

The New York Times · Bee-Shyuan Chang · May 16, 2011

The New York Times covers the Museum of Arts and Design's Rare Earths Fluorescent Ball gala, featuring Jordan Baker-Caldwell among the attendees at the Columbus Circle institution.

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