ARECIBO

As part of the NYPL Tompkins Square Library’s Fourth Annual East Village Arts Festival, we present ARECIBO.

News of the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has drawn the attention of scientific and global community. With the loss of this monumental facility, we’re reminded of the importance of discovery and the pursuit of knowledge. We celebrate the work of astronomers and scientists who have furthered our understanding of the space beyond.

We invite you to observe the vibrancy of the night sky through light. The heavens have and will continue to inspire humankind to create and search.

The installation is live from 5PM to 7AM each evening from December 4-12, 2020.

Tompkins Square Library

331 East 10th St. - New York, NY 10009

ARECIBO was made possible through our sponsor, the East Village Community Coalition. Special thanks to Executive Director, Laura Sewell.

Thank you to Corinne Neary of the Tompkins Square Public Library for helping to facilitate this installation.

We also would like to thank zeroLUX lighting design and We-ef for donating their time, expertise, and equipment.