Art in Public Places, 1973 | From the Vaults

“It seems funny to say it, but long before there was an ‘art world,’ there was art in the world.” So begins the artist and writer Russell Connor’s meditative tour of public art in New York City. In this time of social distancing, virtually wander the streets and parks of early 1970s Manhattan, from Grand Army Plaza to Wall Street. Local artists feature alongside works by Pablo Picasso, Louise Nevelson, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Alexander Calder, Romare Bearden and more.
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[@montymyahmolly]

The bit at 25:00 about the teacher giving the students a surface and some paint ' way to go teach!'
creativity and learning....it never gets old...

[@SankofaNYC]

AMAZING... I love this city...

[@crumblers_wisdom6423]

thanks for putting this on youtube. We need more info on the professional perspective on art, instead of what you see in a facebook comment section.

[@metmuseum]

Haha, we're glad that you enjoyed.

[@panomaniac5399]

I didn't think I'd watch the whole thing, but I couldn't stop. Might watch it again. Thanks for posting.

[@metmuseum]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@abidivino]

I really like the lights with the products signs in it. Maybe because i do not see those in my city but i hope i get to see art in public places one day

[@saposapo1]

The video opens with Knox Martin's Venus Mural

[@Itsgrantsrants]

Fabulous. Loved watching this

[@metmuseum]

Thanks!

[@georgeante413]

Wow...

[@metmuseum]

Yes

[@shadowraith1]

I haven't been to the "city in decades but this one took me right back. Thank you very much. I hate to ask how much remains? Use to hang out in the village mostly back then. Thanks for the flashback. :)

[@metmuseum]

You're welcome : ).

[@holeymattress8128]

Love the early "public graphic expression" New York graffiti in it's early stages in 1973, it would evolve into a worldwide art phenomenon.

[@metmuseum]

Yes, it's amazing to see things in past context!