Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new art installation paying tribute to the resilience of the immigrant community in Willets Point has been unveiled in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “Bumperman” by artist Annalisa Iadicicco, a seven-foot superhero sculpture made from used bumpers, grills, floor mats, and other scrap auto parts, has been unveiled…
Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new multi-sculptural installation exploring concepts of change and environmental responsibility has been installed at Hunters Point South Park on the Long Island City waterfront. Leonard Ursachi’s “Peace Like a River” was unveiled in Hunters Point South Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, and will remain in the waterfront park… Read more »
June 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a series of new dog-themed art installations in the Court Square section of the neighborhood on Monday, June 12. The installation, which includes a bench shaped like a dog bone and a large dog collar, was erected at… Read more »
Jun. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Students from 11 public schools in Queens gathered at Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows on May 31 to celebrate their artwork that is now displayed on benches that address social issues afflicting them and their communities. The students’ brightly painted artwork, which will be on display through August, addresses…
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