The New York Times Capsule
The New York Times Capsule (1999–2001) was created by Santiago Calatrava and sits in front of the Museum of Natural History, New York. The capsule contains more than 100 items and is scheduled to be opened in the year 3,000.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
The capsule was funded by the New York Times who chose artist Santiago Calatrava to design the project.[4] The capsule was cast in 1999 at the A.R.T. Research Enterprises foundry in Lancaster, PA at a cost of $60,000.[4] The stainless steel piece weighs 2800 lbs an is approxomately 5' X 5' X 5'. The official dedication was on March, 26th 2000.[2][5]
The editors of New York Times Magazine chose 48 artists to invite to submit proposals for a time capsule that would hold chosen items from this century to be opened in the year 3000.[6][7]
10 finalists were chosen and their designs were put on display with items to be placed in the capsule during the Capturing Time: The New York Times Capsule exhibition at the museum.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Halle, Howard (2023-11-27). "20 Works of Public Art to See in New York City". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ a b https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/theodore-roosevelt-park/monuments/1856
- ^ "American Museum of Natural History Research Library: Capturing Time: The New York Times Capsule (Exhibition) (amnhc_5000497)". data.library.amnh.org. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ a b "Design Is Selected for Times Capsule". The New York Times. 1999-12-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "American Museum of Natural History Research Library: Capturing Time: The New York Times Capsule (Exhibition) (amnhc_5000497)". data.library.amnh.org. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ a b "Museum to Display Times Capsule on Dec. 4". The New York Times. 1999-11-09. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "» It's About TIMES CAPSULE". www.landmarkwest.org. Retrieved 2024-06-03.