The Wild SPRING/BREAK Art Show Takes Over an Abandoned Midtown Office Building, by Scott Lynch
And Lydia Nobles of Flatbush has transformed a one-time executive corner office into an abortion center waiting room. “Spring/Break gives artists an opportunity to build an environment that makes a statement, or creates a feeling, so you’re able to walk in and experience certain art works as the artist intended, because it’s so immersive,” she said. “For my series I interviewed people about their abortions, and made a sculpture in honor of their story. So each piece functions not only as a portrait, but also as a monument to people’s experiences with abortion access in different states.”
Room 1109: Lydia Nobles, In the Waiting Room (Scott Lynch)
There’s so much more here too. You can easily spend several hours wandering around these offices, discovering (and buying, if you’re so inclined) new art, and chatting with artists and curators about their work. School may be back in session as of today, but it’s full-on Spring/Break in the city.
Art around every corner — and down every hall (Scott Lynch)
Spring/Break is located at 625 Madison Avenue, between East 59th and 58th Streets, and is open to the public from today through Monday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $40, and are available at the door or online.
