Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Project for the New American Century
Tue Greenfort
— Recycled building materials, historical signs, found objects; Dimensions variable; 2009; Site No 8 —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
1. Project for the New American Century marker
Continue ahead to see Tue Greenfort’s Project for the New American Century. This site, called Brick Village, was part of a post-WWII residential community and is scheduled for demolition in the redevelopment of Governors Island. The words “Project for the New American Century” are spelled out on the side of one of the buildings, the individual letters cut from the building’s interior walls, doors, flooring, window shades, and shelves. The phrase is inspired by the conservative think-tank that promoted US militarization and hegemony abroad. Greenfort uses Governors Island’s redevelopment as a metaphor to explore which aspects of our history we choose to preserve, and thus privilege. In this site on the verge of transformation, Greenfort’s project urges viewers to pause and reflect on the choices we make, and how they may inform us about centuries past as well as those ahead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 41.205′ N, 74° 1.075′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is on Craig Road South south of Division Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yankee Pier (within shouting distance of this marker); East (within shouting distance of this marker); Craig Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Coast Guard Children (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fort Jay Theater (about 400 feet away); Polo on Governors Island (about 500 feet away); Division Road (about 600 feet away); Colonels’ Row (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Tue Greenfort. Artist’s Website (Submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Tue Greenfort
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
3. Project for the New American Century
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
4. Project for the New American Century
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
5. Project for the New American Century
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
6. Project for the New American Century
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 8, 2009
7. Project for the New American Century
Yes, but is it art?
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
