Rudolf Belling: A Sculptor of Paradoxes Rudolf Belling (1886-1972) wasn’t merely a sculptor; he was a provocateur, a theorist, and ultimately, a visionary who fundamentally challenged the established norms of 20th-century art. Born in Berlin into a family with roots in metalworking, Belling's early exposure to craftsmanship laid the groundwork for his later explorations of form and space. However, it wasn’t simply technical skill that defined him; rather, it was an insistent questioning of conventional sculptural approaches – a desire, as he himself described, to “show only good views.” This…