381. NYC Photo Journal: Long Island City: Part 3: The Socrates Sculpture Garden
Our tour continues further up the waterfront at a 4.5 acre park now known as The Socrates Sculpture Garden. Once an illegal dump site, it is now an area that showcases art installations. It was created in 1977 by the sculptor Mark di Suvero to encourage the arts, to expand the culture and to create a space for the harmonious interaction of people and art.
The current theme is “State Fair.”
The exhibits are whimsical and ironic.
The ones with the New York City themes—such as having to squeeze through the subway doors—are just plain urban fun.
Notice how the people become scultpures.
Enjoy the tour and click on the photos to enlarge.
This is the third part in the series. Please visit these posts:
Part 1
Part 2
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