Hero and Superhero - NYC, NY, USA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"The Guardians: Hero
Category: Completed Project / Permanent Installation
Location: Three Bryant Park, New York City
Medium: Danby Marble, Steel Bars
Dimensions: 13’ x 3.5’ x 2.5’
Edition: Unique in this size / 1 Edition of 3 in 17’ Height/ 1 Edition of 8 in 7’ Height
Client: Donated by the Italian Government and Eni to Three Bryant Park
Year Completed: 2013
Art in Public Places: Yes
Public Art Program: Competition with Art Consultant

Description: In early 2013, Saracino created The Guardians: Hero and Superhero, a permanent public art project for the plaza at Three Bryant Park, NYC. Hero is a gift from Italy to the United States, donated by the Italian Government with the support of the worldwide energy company Eni. The Guardians: Hero and Superhero, consists of two public sculptures on view permanently at Three Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. The sculpture Hero soars upward through a system of marble plates stacked in repeated planes, which recall the architecture of the surrounding skyscrapers and suggest the movement of the figures within their environments.".

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This is the statue of Superhero, I think.
It is in a small Park bejind buildings where you can charge your phone in benches.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Hero amd Superhero Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Antinio Pio Saracino Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2013 Materials used: Danby Marble, Steel Bars Location: Park

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