Public Art

New York Public Library Marks 100 Years with Lego Lions

Nathan Sawaya used 60,000 Legos to replicate the two lions at the New York Public Library. NEW YORK—There are two lions made entirely of Legos at the library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd…

There is an Elephant by Miquel Barceló in Union Square

“Gran Elefandret,” 2008 NEW YORK—Incredibly, “Gran Elefandret,” the bronze elephant sculpture by Miquel Barceló is balancing upside down on its narrow trunk. The gravity-defying installation was made possible by Marlborough Gallery. The 26-foot…

Public Art Fund: Sol LeWitt’s ‘Structures’ at City Hall Park

“Splotch 15,” 2005 (acrylic on fiberglass) NEW YORK—City Hall Park has been transformed into a sculpture garden. The outdoor retrospective of “Structures” by Sol LeWitt (1928-2007), who helped define the Minimalism and Conceptualism…

Artists Ligorano/Reese Make Icy Comments on State of U.S. Economy, Democracy

“Morning in America” (Middle Class) 2011 NEW YORK—The artists Ligorano/Reese use the beauty, fragility and fleeting nature of ice to make provocative, artistic comments on society. “Iced,” an exhibit at Jim Kempner Fine…

Walking Men 99: Global Tribute to Traffic Light Icons Spruces Up Construction Site

“Walking Men 99 (2nd Edition),” 2011 NEW YORK—The construction site at the corner of Barclay and Church streets is wrapped in colorful figures from around the world. “Walking Men 99 (2nd Edition)” features…

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