The Sphere by wysiwig
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When I saw this image I finally realized where I was when I took the two previous pictures. They were taken from my cousin Eric's office in the North Tower. I still have no memory of ever being there.
For three decades this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. The “Sphere” was conceived by the artist, Fritz Koenig, as a symbol of world peace. Damaged, it sits today in Battery Park as part of a memorial to the victims of September 11, 2001.
Comments (15)
nagennif
Great shot. I've completely forgotten this sculpture
Faemike55
Wonderful shot! It's nice to know that it still exists even if for another reason that it stands for!
myrrhluz
There is a terrible irony in it's original purpose and its fate. I imagine it is an irony that has been seen often in man's history. I looked for it online. It is sadly damaged but a fitting memorial of those who died that day. I agree with Faemike. It's nice to know it still exist. Beautiful image. Lovely capture of the sculpture and the fountain.
JSGraphics
Superb work! Well Done!
prutzworks
great sculpture
durleybeachbum
What a wonderful object! I have never seen it before, so thankyou so much for showing us. As for no memory of being there, Mark, I share that syndrome about rather too many occasions! I put it down to my brains hard drive having a finite capacity, and therefore chucking out the un-needed info.
BertDes
Wonderful shot.
jocko500
super cool
sandra46
terrific excellent image! i don't remember that monument...
watapki66
Wonderful image!
vaggabondd
wow that looks cool and huge, how big is it
danapommet
This is a very special capture Mark. Did not know that it still stands in Battery Park. Thanks for the memory. Dana
auntietk
What a fabulous piece! It reminds me of standing in front of The Bean in Chicago. Something about the curves ...
IO4
What a fantastic sculpture! Thanks for sharing it with us:)
psyoshida
Glad it survived. Odd that you have no memory of taking this. It seems so extraordinary in that fountain. Glad you found it again. Beautiful shot.