Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Metronome, 1999
Kristin Jones/Andrew Ginzel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 8, 2019
1. Metronome, 1999
Brick, Concrete, Steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Gold
Incandescent Light, Steam, L.E.D. Numeric Display, Sound
Central panel: 98 x 50 feet (29.8 x15.2 m)
Overall” 98x200 feet (99.8 x 60.9 m)
Commissioned by The Related Companies, L.P., METRONOME is an exploration of the nature of time: geological, historical, astronomical, as well as past, present, future and the infinite. The sculpture is intended as a gift to New York: a celebration of the Energy and variety of the city
The Related Companies, L.P. and the artists would like to acknowledge the support of the Public Art Fund, The Municipal Art Society and the many individuals whose dedicated efforts made METRONOME possible.
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 44.068′ N, 73° 59.418′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. Marker is on East 14th Street east of Broadway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Union Square South, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Square History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Square
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Regarding Metronome, 1999. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . Metronome (public artwork). Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
2. Metronome
The completed sculpture
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1998
3. Metronome
Before the installation, May 1998.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
4. Metronome
The first panel goes up; February 1999.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
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All components installed; April 1999
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
6. Metronome
Gilding the sunburst, May 1999.
Photographed By New York Times, unknown
7. Metronome, 1999 guide
The New York Times explains it all.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
