At the time of its unveiling, the Echelman Sculpture received glowing reviews from the art world, Boston media and the public with thousands of social media posts and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of visitors. An anonymous whistleblower group has roundly criticized the $2.6 million project for its cost overruns, among other things. We reported on how Read More…
Boston Ballet dancers created a human sculpture Wednesday afternoon under the Echelman Sculpture on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Twelve male dancers formed a pyramid that is part of the first movement from their upcoming 2015-2016 season performing the Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier. The ballet performance is one of the last Read More…
The weekender is the time to reflect on the top posts from the week. The Monday through Friday grind can be hectic, leaving many people with limited time to keep up with the local buzz. No need to worry, the weekender has you covered! Top Posts This Week: Night Scenes of the Echelman Sculpture, “As Read More…
For all its shimmering transparency during the day, the Janet Echelman sculpture, named “As If It Were Already Here” comes to life at night when LED lighting makes it glow amid the backdrop of the Boston skyline. Here is a photo gallery from the public art display on the Rose Kennedy Greenway showing the various lighting schemes Read More…
Photographer Julian Tryba volunteered his time and talents to create this special time-lapse video showing the intricate installation of the Janet Echelman sculpture over the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Julian is well known for his time lapse work, most recently from the award winning Boston Layer Lapse. The Greenway Conservancy is hosting a public celebration under the sculpture next Read More…
The view of the Echelman Sculpture over the Greenway is quite the sight from all angles. Joanne Hayes-Rines shares this view from Harbor Towers. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The highly anticipated Janet Echelman aerial sculpture has officially risen over the Greenway! Streets were closed in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 3rd, to allow for construction crews to hoist the piece of public art. The net LED sculpture sits above the Rose Kennedy Greenway, suspended from the Intercontinental Hotel, 125 High Street and One international Read More…
With May officially here, the spring blossom has brought numerous additions to the neighborhood, just in time for summer. With the addition of the new dog park in the North End, swinging benches set to be installed soon on the Greenway and the Echelman Sculpture rising up! Take a look at some other things happening around the neighborhood: Top Posts Read More…
The Janet Echelman aerial net LED sculpture will rise 365 feet in the air this Sunday morning, May 3rd over the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the Fort Channel Parks, across from the Intercontinental Hotel between Congress and Pearl Streets. The public is invited to watch the process starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday with a brief tour Read More…
May 2015 update: See photos of the installed Echelman Sculpture in this post. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is building on its reputation for bringing unique public art to the parks with the Echelman floating sculpture set to premier this Spring. The artwork will be suspended by ropes over the Greenway park across from the Intercontinental Hotel. Details of the installation Read More…
Public opinion ran high regarding the vandalism that took place at the new dog park in DeFilippo Park. The long awaited Echelman sculpture rose above the greenway while DiPaolo & Rossi, the meat market on Salem Street closed up shop. Read below for the hot button topics of the week! Top Posts This Week: Vandalism at New Dog Read More…
Every week we publish The Weekender, recapping the top stories of the week for your convenience to keep up with the local buzz. Had a long and hectic week? We get it. Which is why we started to run weekly reports to find the most viewed posts, and The Weekender was born. Top Posts This Week: 10 Things to Know About Read More…