The Astor Place Cube: A Spinning Return

The iconic Cube sculpture, officially known as the Alamo, has returned to Astor Place in New York City after undergoing repairs. Installed in 1967, the 1,800-pound sculpture had been in disrepair since 2021 when its spinning mechanism broke. The Cube was sent to a foundry in Connecticut for refurbishment, including a new weatherproof spinning mechanism and a paint job. The repairs, costing $100,000, are expected to keep the Cube turning for another 20 years. Before its return, the Cube took a brief vacation in the Hamptons as part of an art fair.