The Waterfalls Start Falling
[nggallery id=”22379″ template=galleryview] At 7 a.m. this morning, the Olafur Eliasson-designed waterfalls started cascading at four locations around the city. We’ve got photos here of two: The one under the Brooklyn Bridge (shot from the new Pop-Up Park—more on that later) and the one between piers 4 and 5. (The other two are on Governor’s…
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At 7 a.m. this morning, the Olafur Eliasson-designed waterfalls started cascading at four locations around the city. We’ve got photos here of two: The one under the Brooklyn Bridge (shot from the new Pop-Up Park—more on that later) and the one between piers 4 and 5. (The other two are on Governor’s Island and Pier 35 in Manhattan.) Wish we’d had a boat to go out in this morning! Update: Gothamist has a short video (with nice sound) posted here.
Waterfalls Project Rising in Brooklyn Bridge Park [Brownstoner]
Waterfall Art Project Coming to Life Under the Bridge [Brownstoner]
bxgrl, what does it bother you what private donors “waste” their money on? you waste yours doing things others might object to – frivolous clothes, booze, fattening food, etc. at least this private money is used for the public to enjoy if they want to.
and can everyone stop b.s.ing about the supposed energy use of this? its less than insignificant. global warming freaks.
Only if they pay, Biff. After all this is going to generate 55 million dollars in “economic activity”.
By the way, the Times reader’s comments are for the most part saying it’s underwhelming, why did they waste the money and energy, it’s ugly, etc. I think it sends the wrong message – frivolous and wasteful.And I’m someone who loves art and believes that we don’t have enough of it.
Cars? 4:09, I was certain you were going to suggest it be used to clean all the tourists from France crossing into Brooklyn!
While exact figures were impossible to arrive at, “we estimate that the project will generate more than $55 million in economic activity for our city,†Mr. Bloomberg added. Most of the project’s cost was financed by private donors, but the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation contributed $2 million.” From the Times today.they said the project cost 15.5 million and is supposed to generate 55 million dollars in “economic activity”- whatever that means really.
there is also another picture of the falls under the bridge and in that shot it looks less than impressive.
They should put three of these on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. One with soap, one with a fuzzy roller, and one with just water. It could be the largest car wash ever! Think about it.
“Art is making something out of nothing and selling it” – Frank Zappa
Ha Ha! Of course the scaffolding was intentional! (imaginary conversation: Olafur: “Then we will cover the scaffolding in black granite, to create a neutral backing” Gallerist: “We can’t afford that” Olafur: “The Scaffolding is intentional! It reflects … sidewalk sheds!” Gallerist: “Olafur, you are money in the bank!”)
Worst. Water park. Ever.
teach your dog how to crap off the top of that thing and then we’ll talk about art.