A new public art exhibition is about to be on full display along the Broadway Malls, with five installations going up between 64th and 117th streets. Carl D’Alvia’s Broadway Hubbub (which is partially installed, as of writing) is the “15th exhibition of contemporary sculpture presented on the malls by the Broadway Mall Association,” according to a press release from the BMA.
The new exhibit replaces Sean Scully’s Broadway Shuffle, which first appeared last summer.
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“Carl D’Alvia: Broadway Hubbub features five, large-scale, monochromatic sculptures from the artist’s Liths series,” the press release states. “The works, ranging from five-feet to twelve-feet tall, are fabricated in aluminum and auto paint, showcasing D’Alvia’s signature bright colors and bold forms against the urban landscape.”
On Monday night, two of his statues were installed–one at Dante Park at 64th and Broadway, the other at the 1.2.3 subway station at 72nd and Broadway.
“Tandem”
“Hot Rod”
A representative from the BMA tells us the additional sculptures will be installed Tuesday evening on 79th Street, 103rd Street, and 117th Street.
“In his Liths series, which are on view along Broadway, D’Alvia pushes the boundaries of sculpture with large-scale painted aluminum works that blend toughness with vulnerability, humor with gravity. Inspired by ancient monoliths and 1970s artists such as Alexander Calder and Tony Smith, the artist transforms the traditional statue into something more animated and human. Each piece, coated in vibrant automotive paint, takes on distinct personalities, such as Hot Rod and Tandem (both 2025). These sculptures combine the weight of historical monumentality with a whimsical, almost comedic character, bringing new life to the medium.”
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I love “Tandem”! Looks like 2 people leaning against each other in friendship or love.
I’m surprised at how much it touches me.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of this artist’s work, and grateful that this is happening in our neighborhood.