Biography

John Henry is known worldwide for large–scale public works of art. His works grace numerous important museum, corporate, public and private collections as well as the collections of many American cities and states. His works are prominently exhibited in the public collections of various European and Asian municipalities as well. Mr. Henry has shown his work extensively since the early 1960’s and exhibits a definitive trademark style that is recognized internationally. His works range in scale from small tabletop pieces to some of the largest contemporary sculptures in the world.

Henry attended the University of Kentucky, University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago, where he received a Ford Foundation grant, the Edward L. Ryerson Fellowship and earned a BFA. He received an Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 1996.

As an active participant in promoting the arts Henry has been on the Board of Trustees of the National Foundation for Advancement In the Arts since 1991. He has also served the Board of the International Sculpture Center since 1996. Henry has lectured extensively on the role of art in public places and is known as a strong advocate of all of the arts, not only sculpture.

Henry has been curator to exhibitions in the United States and in Europe; drawing on his nationally recognized expertise regarding sculptors and their work. He is now the Curator of the Outdoor Museum of Art at Chattanooga State College, Chattanooga, TN.