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The Avenue of the Americas 2010 LentSpace Sculpture Exhibition

by SoHo Journal Staff

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) will present LentSpace, a free outdoor cultural space open to the public and made possible by the loan of a Trinity Real Estate development site in Hudson Square. The 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. 

Curated by Adam Kleinman, the exhibition features a series of new artist commissions by Julieta Aranda, Carlos Motta with David Sanin Paz (horticulture), Judi Werthein, and Carla Zaccagnini. 

The aim of Avenue of the Americas is to create a public showcase that 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 utilize 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.
 

 

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