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New public art commissions for NYC's soon-to-open Grand Central Madison expansion include mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith

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The terminal will also be an underground gallery of sorts, featuring enormous mosaics by two female artists with strong New York City connections, M.T.A. Both will be tasked with creating floor-to-ceiling mosaics covering 2,400 square feet total, according to the New York Times. These 2,400 sq.

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Regional Plan Association looks back at 100 years of planning with archival exhibition inside Grand Central

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The Constant Future: A Century of the Regional Plan Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal New York, New York Until October 24, 2022 Nearly 100 years ago when the Regional Plan [.].

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Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith will wrap new Manhattan train station in giant murals

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Commuters in the Big Apple will soon be able to enjoy a bumper art offering on their way to work: Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith are creating huge site-specific murals for the new Grand Central Madison train hall. ft of floor-to-ceiling mosaics are permanent gifts to the people of New York.’. Via Art News].

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KPF releases images of 520 Fifth Avenue supertall skyscraper in Manhattan

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The building will rise 1,000 feet (304 metres) in height and will be located at 520 Fifth Avenue, a site near New York City landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and the New York Public Library.

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LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B officially opens

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LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, a four-story, 850,000-sf facility that houses passenger services and amenities, has officially opened. . The steel-framed facility replaces a disjointed patchwork of structures with one that closely follows the curves of the Grand Central Parkway and the airport access roads.

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Grand Central Madison Is New York City’s Most Transportive Train Station, Thanks to Its Art

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Massive mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith plus more works bring verve and vibe to the city’s new terminal. On January 25 , when the first commuter trains pulled into Grand Central Madison, the new $11.1 Photo by Marc A. Photo by Marc A.

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Constellation lighting by David Rockwell for Lasvit

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Dezeen Showroom: American architect David Rockwell has created the Constellation lighting collection for Lasvit , referencing the celestial motifs of New York City's Grand Central Terminal ceiling mural. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com. Dezeen Showroom is an example of partnership content on Dezeen.

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