Mad. Sq. Art
Public art has the ability to inspire, provoke and challenge people. Since 2004, our program of commissioned public sculpture has worked with distinguished artists to realize outdoor work that complements and enhances the environment. These projects are free to the public and have made Madison Square Park a renowned cultural destination.
Mad. Sq. Art Updates View all
Krzysztof Wodiczko’s Monument
Listen to a 3-minute audio tour of Monument with Chief Curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Monument is a work of public art by Krzysztof Wodiczko [Read More]
Maya Lin Opening June 2020
Maya Lin Focuses on Consequences on Climate Change in New Commission For Madison Square Park Conservancy Opening June 2020 Ghost Forest Will Create Grove of [Read More]
Martin Puryear Represents U.S. at Biennale Arte 2019
Commissioned by Madison Square Park Conservancy
Martin Puryear, Swallowed Sun (Monstrance and Volute), 2016 Photo: Joshua White The United States Pavilion at the 58th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, [Read More]
Past Exhibitions View all
The arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty could be considered Madison Square Park’s first art installation.It was put on display here from 1876 to 1882.
The tallest work of public art in the world is the Spire of Dublin. The conical, stainless steel structure rises nearly 400 feet into the air. Imagine that towering over Madison Square Park!
Besides sculptures, this year’s featured installation artist, Martin Puryear, has made more everyday objects including guitars, canoes and even archery equipment.