LGBT Memorial
The official monument in New York dedicated to the LGBT community pays tribute to all those who have died as a result of hatred, intolerance, and violence, including those who perished in the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting at Pulse. The first official memorial honoring the LGBTQ community in New York City, this monument provides a respite along the Hudson River. Anthony Goicolea, a Brooklyn-based artist, created this waterfront green space with nine enormous boulders, six of which are split in half and joined together with glass.
The site-specific design promotes thought and reflection while also enticing people to come together in a communal setting. It harmonizes with the existing features of Hudson River Park. It features nine modified boulders, some of which are bisected with a clear, laminated, borosilicate-glass with refractory components that act as a prism to create subtle rainbow patterns on the surrounding lawn and nearby objects.
- Location: New York, NY 10014
- Website: https://hudsonriverpark.org/activities/lgbt-memorial/
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