Alphabet City in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Louise Nevelson
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2025
1. Louise Nevelson Marker
Louise Nevelson
September 23, 1899 - April 17, 1988
Was an American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. During the 1970's her art studio was on the 4th floor of this building. Her work is seen in major collections in museums and corporations. Nevelson remains one of the most important figures in 20th-century american sculpture. She hosted many parties with guests like Andy Warhol and Ray Johnson here. Neith Nevelson, her grand daughter, is an artist best known for paintings of horses, female nudes, and male faces. Neith lived and painted on the 2nd floor. The building has been renovated and remains as a place of inspiration for those who live within its walls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1988.
Location. 40° 43.453′ N, 73° 58.766′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Alphabet City. It is on East 7th Street west of Avenue C, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) and William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardνn (within shouting distance of this marker); GreenThumb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firemans Garden (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named GreenThumb (about 400 feet away); La Plaza Cultural Land Acknowledgement (about 500 feet away); Harry Lloyd Hopkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlie Parker Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Louise Nevelson (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2025
2. Louise Nevelson Marker - wide view
Louise Nevelson (September 23, 1899 April 17, 1988) was an American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. Born in the Poltava Governorate of the Russian Empire, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1905. Nevelson learned English at school, as she spoke Yiddish at home.(Submitted on October 19, 2025.)
A prominent figure in the international art scene, Nevelson participated in the 31st Venice Biennale. Her work has been included in museum and corporate collections in Europe and North America. Nevelson remains one of the most important figures in 20th-century American sculpture.
2. The iconic sculptures of Louise Nevelson (Youtube, 4:54). It took the art world decades to recognize Louise Nevelson (1899-1988), but her massive, monochromatic sculptures, often incorporating found objects, verged on the monumental. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Nevelson's granddaughter about the artist's impact, and visits exhibitions of Nevelson sculptures in New York City and Columbus, Ohio. (Submitted on October 19, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 19, 2025
3. Louise Nevelson Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
