Columbus Circle globe

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Columbus Circle globe
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The sculpture and the Trump International Hotel and Tower in 2013
Columbus Circle globe
ArtistKim Brandell
Location New York City, New York, U.S.
Coordinates 40°46′08″N73°58′54″W / 40.768803°N 73.981728°W / 40.768803; -73.981728 Coordinates: 40°46′08″N73°58′54″W / 40.768803°N 73.981728°W / 40.768803; -73.981728

The Columbus Circle globe is a sculpture of a globe by Kim Brandell, installed outside Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City. The globe is a homage to the Unisphere, located in Donald Trump's home borough of Queens. [1] Prior to installation, Brandell held a party for the sculpture at her studios in South Beach, Miami. [2]

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References

  1. Dunlap, David W. (October 25, 2016). "Trump Wanted His Name Across The Earth. New York City Said No". The New York Times . Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  2. Schulman, Sandra (November 15, 1996). "Rose's Braced for an Anniversary Bash Blowout". Sun-Sentinel . Retrieved February 27, 2020.