Art in the Parks

Through collaborations with a diverse group of arts organizations and artists, Parks brings to the public both experimental and traditional art in many park locations. Please browse our list of current exhibits and our archives of past exhibits below. You can also see past grant opportunities or read more about the Art in the Parks Program.

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Marcos Lutyens, Universal Solvent

October 16, 2018 to April 28, 2019
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Manhattan

Please note: This is a past exhibit that is no longer installed in the park.

Description:
Marcos Lutyens’ sculpture Universal Solvent is a bench sculpture with a smartphone-acquired sound component that takes listeners into the world of water. Located on the plaza platform, the bench is made out of water-jet cut, polished aluminum that mimics the appearance of a calm body of water marked by small ripples created using a contrasting etched surface. Using a QR code posted on a nearby sign, park visitors can access a sound recording that explores myths and realities linked to the world of water, encouraging discussions about water and its importance to life across the planet.