Description
To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s arrival to New Jersey and New York, Art 14C’s Art of the Game initiative invited 23 artists to create soccer ball sculptures as art for the public. State of the Arts follows artist Nyugen Smith as he creates a sculpture honoring the tradition of handmade soccer balls crafted by communities that cannot afford to travel to the world’s biggest tournament.
Produced, directed & edited by Jessica Dotson. Director of photography, Jack Stawowczyk. Additional camera: Jessica Dotson & Brandon Tanda.
Special thanks to: Arts 14C, FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee, Powerhouse Arts, and Mana Contemporary.
