Haven’t had a chance to see Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation? Not to worry – the Mad. Sq. Art exhibition will be extended this weekend, 10am-5pm through Sunday, April 7! We recommend coming by between 10am-11:45am on days with few clouds for the most vibrant view, but be sure to… Read more
March 29, 2013
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Very Early Blooming Daffodils
Two of Madison Square Park’s earliest blooming Daffodils started showing their flowers in the last week. Narcissus ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’ and Narcissus ‘February Gold’ can both be found in the south western end of the park. These two are some of the earliest daffodils to bloom annually and while they’re not the showiest of daffodils,… Read more
March 26, 2013
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Spring Planting with Credit Suisse
Nothing spells S-P-R-I-N-G like planting bulbs! The first signs of spring sunshine appeared this morning while five very dedicated Credit Suisse volunteers planted 120 tulips, 140 daffodils, 170 hyacinths, and 160 pansies within the planters along 5th Avenue and historic Worth Square. The planters look exceptional and soon enough they’ll be blooming! Thank you to… Read more
March 23, 2013
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Celebrating Sol LeWitt
Sol LeWitt‘s Circle with Towers and Wall Drawing #520 were unveiled and officially dedicated at a ceremony on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the University of Texas at Austin. The dedication was one of several special events scheduled to celebrate the opening of the university’s new Dell Computer Science Hall, and the Bill and Melinda… Read more
March 22, 2013
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Meet Gardener Steph!
July will mark the three year anniversary of Gardener Steph working for the Conservancy to beautify Madison Square Park. Steph has not only created amazing displays in our gardens and plant beds, ensuring the health and vibrancy of Mad. Sq. horticulture overall, she has also taken amazing photos and written insightful blog posts to help… Read more
March 22, 2013
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Artist Interview: Gibson & Recoder
We recently sat down with Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder, the artists behind Mad. Sq. Art’s Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation, which is on view daily at the Southern end of Madison Square Park through Sunday, April 7, 10am-5pm, weather permitting. Read on as Gibson and Recoder discuss their current exhibition at Madison Square Park;… Read more
March 15, 2013
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Interview with Mad. Sq. Art Curator
We recently had the chance to sit down with Mad. Sq. Park’s Adam D. Glick to discuss what drew him to work for the Conservancy, Mad. Sq. Art’s 10th year anniversary, the park’s current exhibition, and the future of Mad. Sq. Art. What appealed to you about working for the Madison Square Park Conservancy? One… Read more
March 9, 2013
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Topsy-Turvy Reopens Today!
Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation, presented by Mad. Sq. Art, reopens to the public today, Wednesday, March 13! The rest of the week looks to be clear and beautiful (with the exception of a slight chance of rain on Saturday), so we invite you to stop by the exhibition where… Read more
March 8, 2013
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Weather Alert: Topsy-Turvy Closed Today!
Due to the dreary weather conditions outside, Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation will be closed today, Tuesday, March 12. Please check back here for the latest updates!
March 1, 2013
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Behind the Scenes: Installing Topsy-Turvy
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an art installation? Deceptively simple in concept, Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation required many steps and components that ultimately helped to create such dazzling effects upon entering the darkened chamber. Several years in the making, Topsy-Turvy went through many iterations and revisions, from initial concept to… Read more
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