In 1986 artist Mark di Suvero and a group of his friends transformed an abandoned riverside landfill to Socrates Sculpture Park. It initially served as an open studio and exhibition space for artists and as a neighborhood park for local residents. Now, it is an internationally renowned museum visited by artists from all over the world. Every year, art from multiple countries is presented at various points throughout the park. Visitors can examine these interesting, modern sculptures while taking a stroll in a space with a riverside view of Upper Manhattan. Currently, the park is hosting an Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, which presents the summer works of a group of artists chosen by the park’s Board of Directors. Socrates Sculpture Park is open from 10 AM to sunset, ensuring that anybody can visit, no matter what their schedules are.
3205 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, Queens
Open daily
10 am – sunset
Free
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org
Marcin Skok
