The First Art Masterpiece of the 21st Century
Four million visitors flocked to New York's Central Park during the 16-day run of the Gates art installation. New York officials estimate that the 23-mile-long array of saffron-colored fabric generated $254 million in revenue for hotels, restaurants, street vendors, and other merchants.
- The Week, March 18, 2005
All of the photos on this page are by me, taken on February 20th, 2005.
Click on each photo to see it larger.
Panoramic photos: (assembled from several shots)
(Plus the photo at the top of the page)
The Gates:
From Belvedere Castle:
Mom with Tom Otterness sculptures:
Aerial photo from the New York Times: