Public art
New York City murals and public art
New York City murals and public art: start with Atlas (statue), Charging Bull, and Vessel. Use the 28 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
28 places
Places to start with
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Atlas (statue)
A colossal bronze Art Deco masterpiece in Rockefeller Center, depicting the Greek Titan Atlas holding the celestial vault on his…
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Charging Bull
A massive bronze symbol of financial optimism and resilience, this iconic sculpture stands as a bold landmark of Manhattan's Fina…
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Vessel
A visually stunning, 150-foot-tall architectural marvel in Hudson Yards, featuring a complex web of interconnected staircases des…
Bookable Fever
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Alice in Wonderland
A whimsical, 11-foot bronze tableau in Central Park depicting Alice and her companions. This interactive monument invites visitor…
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Angel of the Waters
A neoclassical bronze sculpture of a robed angel, crowning the iconic Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, serving as a tribute to…
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Balto
A beloved bronze monument honoring Balto, the courageous Alaskan husky who helped deliver life-saving diphtheria antitoxin to Nom…
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Duke Ellington Monument
A monumental 25-foot high sculpture honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington, located at the northeast corner of Central Park, serving…
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Harlem Hospital Center murals
Discover the historic WPA murals at Harlem Hospital Center, the first major U.S. government art commissions awarded to African Am…
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Harriet Tubman Memorial
A powerful, over-lifesize bronze and granite portrait honoring Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist and Underground Railroa…
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New York Earth Room
A monumental interior sculpture by Walter De Maria, this tucked-away SoHo loft contains 250 cubic yards of earth, creating a quie…
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The Houston Bowery Wall
An iconic public canvas at the corner of Houston and Bowery, this historic wall has hosted legendary street artists from Keith Ha…
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Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument
The first statue in Central Park to depict real-life women, this bronze monument honors suffragists Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Ant…
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DUMBO Archway
A dramatic public plaza nestled under the Manhattan Bridge, blending industrial history with a vibrant community hub for markets,…
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DUMBO Projection Project
Experience Brooklyn’s largest-scale projection series, where massive video art transforms the Manhattan Bridge and BQE walls into…
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Day's End
A monumental stainless steel outline by David Hammons, this public installation recreates a lost 1975 artwork and honors the LGBT…
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First Street Green Art Park
A vibrant community art garden in the Lower East Side, transforming a former derelict lot into a hub of murals, sculptures, and f…
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
A provocative 2017-2018 citywide exhibition by artist Ai Weiwei, using security fences and documentary imagery to explore global…
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Group of Four Trees
A towering, abstract masterpiece by Jean Dubuffet, this four-story sculpture blends surreal shapes and vivid colors in the heart…
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Hans Christian Andersen Statue
A larger-than-life bronze monument to the Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, serving as a vibrant hub for public storyte…
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Joie de Vivre
A towering 70-foot steel sculpture by Mark di Suvero, Joie de Vivre celebrates the 'Joy of Life' through bold, open-ended tetrahe…
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Love Mural
A vibrant two-walled installation by legendary artist Cey Adams, this 2021 mural is part of the Murals for the Movement trio in t…
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Red Cube
A striking, vermilion sculpture by Isamu Noguchi that defies gravity, balancing on a single point to bridge the gap between the f…
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Roa mural at 2 Havemeyer Street
A hauntingly beautiful mural by Belgian artist ROA at 2 Havemeyer Street, depicting a dead parakeet as a poignant tribute to a lo…
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Rose III
A monumental 26-foot painted steel sculpture by German artist Isa Genzken, standing as a symbol of unity and equality in the hear…
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