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Tatzu Nishi at Columbus Circle with the Public Art Fund

Tatzu Nishi, 'Discovering Columbus' installation photo, 2012.
Tatzu Nishi, ‘Discovering Columbus’ installation photo, 2012.

Ever think Christopher Columbus would invite you over to his place?  Something like that is happening on Columbus Circle, starting tomorrow, as the Public Art Fund opens Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi’s ‘Discovering Columbus.’  After climbing six flights of stairs, visitors who’ve reserved free, timed passes can lounge in a furnished living room constructed atop a scaffolding that surrounds the 13-foot tall sculpture from 1892. (Through November 18th.  Passes available at publicartfund.org.)

Oscar Tuazon, ‘People’ at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Oscar Tuazon, 'People,' sugar maple tree, concrete, metal basketball backboard and hoop, 2012. Photo by Jason Wyche.
Oscar Tuazon, ‘People,’ sugar maple tree, concrete, metal basketball backboard and hoop, 2012. Photo by Jason Wyche.

Known for overtaking galleries with his wood and concrete constructions, Oscar Tuazon’s new site-specific sculptures on the Brooklyn waterfront have space to breath.  Here, a sugar maple, concrete, backboard and hoop come together to form ‘People,’ a sculpture inviting folks to play a role in cleaning up the Brooklyn waterfront by having a little fun.  (Organized by the Public Art Fund, Tuazon’s sculptures are on view at Brooklyn Bridge Park.)