Avenue of the Americas at LentSpace
LentSpace at Canal, Varick, Grand, and Sixth Avenue
Open to the public May 19, 2010 – November 19, 2010
FREE, open daily 7AM to dusk
Avenue of the Americas is a site-specific sculpture exhibition, which
literally sits at the gateway of Sixth Avenue, and features artists from
North and South America tackling themes related to the social and
political issues confronting American societies.
The aim of Avenue of the Americas is to create a public showcase, which fosters an increased understanding of and appreciation for the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas through a public art exhibition that speaks to the importance of inter-American relationships. Sixth Avenue was renamed Avenue of the Americas in 1945 by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia (1882-1947) as a place to honor “Pan-American ideals and principles” by the creation of public monuments and plazas. Exploring an interest in communication, the four art works in Avenue of the Americas create work that utilizes language, text, and iconic emblems, which create reference points for these narratives, and will stimulate visitors to explore many points of interest and engage in a continued discussion.
The exhibition features a series of new artist commissions by: Julieta Aranda, Carlos Motta with David Sanin Paz (horticulture), Judi Werthein, and Carla Zaccagnini.
About LentSpace
LentSpace is a free contemporary art space made possible by the temporary use of a Trinity Real Estate development site in Hudson Square.
For more information about upcoming events, artist talks, and programming, please visit www.LMCC.net/lentspace.
Support for LentSpace is provided by:
Site Donor
* Trinity Wall Street
Lead Partners
* Anonymous
* Ameriprise Financial
* ConEdison
* F.J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc.
* Gilsanz.Murray.Steficek.LLP
* Mertz Gilmore Foundation
* New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
* New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
* Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
* Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Project Architect
* Interboro Partners
Graphic Identity
* Thumb
Special Thanks
* American Fence and Company
* Barrett Robinson
* KokoBo Plantscapes
The exhibition features a series of new artist commissions by: Julieta Aranda, Carlos Motta with David Sanin Paz (horticulture), Judi Werthein, and Carla Zaccagnini.
About LentSpace
LentSpace is a free contemporary art space made possible by the temporary use of a Trinity Real Estate development site in Hudson Square.
For more information about upcoming events, artist talks, and programming, please visit www.LMCC.net/lentspace.
Support for LentSpace is provided by:
Site Donor
* Trinity Wall Street
Lead Partners
* Anonymous
* Ameriprise Financial
* ConEdison
* F.J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc.
* Gilsanz.Murray.Steficek.LLP
* Mertz Gilmore Foundation
* New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
* New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
* Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
* Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Project Architect
* Interboro Partners
Graphic Identity
* Thumb
Special Thanks
* American Fence and Company
* Barrett Robinson
* KokoBo Plantscapes
