Tight Rope Walker
No, the sculpture at Revson Plaza is not an homage to Man on a Wire, but actually a bronze gifted in 1979. Created by sculptore R. Kees Verkade, it depicts one figure balancing on the shoulders of another- stretching 14.3 feet tall.
It seems to be the perfect sculpture for playing a prank, I’m surprised the outstretched hand isn’t already clogged with strung up sneakers.
Who: R. Kees Verkade
What: Tight Rope Walker
Where: Revson Plaza Bridge, Amsterdam and 118th Street
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