Unidentified Object - New York, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 40° 46.668 W 073° 57.806
18T E 587469 N 4514607
One of many art installations in and around the MET museum in New York City.
Waymark Code: WMRK9A
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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This piece is made out of a solid rock known as basalt. Basalt forms from shield or underwater volcanoes. This one is a large single piece, carved in an abstract form. It was created in 1979 and installed here in that same year. It's located on a concrete pedestal and stands about 15 feet tall. It's located at the south east corner of the MET museum and is accessible 24/7.
Title: Unidentified Object

Artist: Noguchi, Isamu

Media (materials) used: Basalt

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): MET

Date of creation or placement: 1979
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