Miquel Barcelo’s Gran Elefandret

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“Sitting on a traffic island in New York's Union Square, the 9-meter tall sculpture depicts a balancing elephant that is holding itself up by the tip of its trunk...”

Photo taken today by Arron Scott

Union Square: 1910

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New York circa 1910. “Union Square.” The Met Life tower presides over this panoramic view, a composite of four 8x10 glass negatives. Looking up Broadway, you can just see the block that where American Ballet Theatre’s home is today at 890.
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Fifteen More Minutes of Fame

via the Nightly Heller

Fifteen More Minutes of Fame at the Union Square Greengrocer’s Market in NYC — “The Andy Monument,” produced by the Public Art Fund is by Rob Pruitt and will on view until Oct 2. Bring your own soup cans!

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