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 world-renowned cultural destination.
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Martin Puryear to Represent U.S. at Venice Biennale
Commissioned by Madison Square Park Conservancy
Martin Puryear, Big Bling, 2016 Photo: Yasunori Matsui Madison Square Park Conservancy, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural [Read More]
Diana Al-Hadid on Gradiva
Deputy Director of Mad. Sq. Art and Martin Friedman Senior Curator, Brooke Kamin Rapaport sat with Diana Al-Hadid to hear an excerpt from Wilhelm Jensen’s [Read More]
Press Buzz for Delirious Matter
Located on our Oval Lawn, peripheral lawns, and the northern reflecting pool are six sculptures that seamlessly appear to be deteriorating, growing, and blurring the [Read More]
Upcoming Exhibition
September 25, 2018 - April 28, 2019
Arlene Shechet: Full Steam Ahead
Artist Arlene Shechet has been commissioned by Madison Square Park Conservancy to create a new site-specific installation for the Park, on view from September 25, [Read More]
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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.