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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Family Art Tours | July 9
Led by a Mad. Sq. Park staff member, families will enjoy an interactive tour and activity centered around Leonardo Drew’s City in the Grass. Family Art Tours [Read More]
Leonardo Drew: City in the Grass
Madison Square Park Conservancy has commissioned Leonardo Drew to create a monumental new public art project for the Park opening this spring. Marking the Conservancy’s [Read More]
Madison Square Park Conservancy Symposium
Innovating Public Art
Madison Square Park Conservancy and School of Visual Arts present Innovating Public Art, a symposium on June 21, 2019 which examines how the commissioning and creation of [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.