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arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via Curbed|

#alamo #arts-and-culture #astor-place

arts-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

Astor Place Cube to Spin Again After Restoration.

The Astor Place Cube, a beloved sculpture in New York City, was removed for repairs after its spinning mechanism separated from the base and it was found to be leaning. The refurbishing, estimated to cost $100,000, will be paid for by the estate of the sculptor who created the cube in 1967, Tony Rosenthal. The cube is expected to return in midsummer after repairs at a foundry in Connecticut. The restoration will allow it to rotate freely again, bringing back the wondrousness of a giant urban plaything that has captured the imagination of the East Village community for decades.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #astor-place-cube #new-york-city