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The mesmerizing "Field of Light“ installation has been illuminating Midtown East at Freedom Plaza for almost a year now, but the organizers are getting ready to wrap things up.
The outdoor space will soon be occupied by a new community-based art installation brought by the Soloviev Foundation. Designed by creative studio C&G Partners, “Path of Liberty: That Which Unites Us” is set to debut on the 6 acres between 38th and 41st Streets on First Avenue in the spring of 2025.
The outdoor exhibit is comprised of 45 large screens that, according to an official press release, "will showcase breathtaking immersive photographs and compelling audio stories; thought-provoking documentaries and interactive elements," each one exploring our country's "history, [...] progress, challenges and triumphs."
It all sounds like an outdoor walk through our nation's history, guided by high-tech screens.
Filmmaker Daniella Vale direction the production, having traveled across the country to capture the various interviews and portraits on display. Among her subjects, expect a World War II veteran, small farmers, National Park Rangers, a retired New York Fire Department lieutenant, union transit workers and more.
“We believe that through these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding of our common bonds, as we celebrate both our individual journeys and the collective spirit that ties us together,” Vale said in an official statement.
Previously a relatively unused piece of land by the United Nations, Freedom Plaza has proven to be the ideal setting for the sort of outdoor public art that has come to define the city's cultural character. Fair warning, though: it's absolutely freezing there, so bundle up before heading to the area to walk through the exhibit on display.