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

Statue of Lin Ze Xu

Source-backed place · Public art

Statue of Lin Ze Xu

A bronze monument honoring Lin Ze Xu, the 19th-century Qing Dynasty official known as the world's first drug czar for his bold ca…

The Cube

Source-backed place · Public art

The Cube

Known as 'Alamo,' this iconic 1967 black steel sculpture at Astor Place is one of downtown Manhattan's most recognizable symbols…

Untermyer Fountain

Source-backed place · Public art

Untermyer Fountain

A graceful bronze sculpture of three dancing girls, this memorial fountain brings a touch of German artistry and French garden de…

Woody De Othello: Guardian Spirit

Source-backed place · Public art

Woody De Othello: Guardian Spirit

A striking outdoor exhibition by Woody De Othello featuring oversized bronze and totemic redwood sculptures that blend everyday o…