Sean Scully: Broadway Shuffle
The Broadway Mall Association’s public art exhibition, Sean Scully: Broadway Shuffle, will open on Upper Broadway in July 2024. The installation will showcase the work of internationally renowned abstract artist Sean Scully (American, born Ireland 1945) with seven sculptures of varying materials at seven locations along the green malls at the center of Broadway between Lincoln Square and Washington Heights. The exhibition, on view into March 2025, is organized in partnership with NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program and Lisson Gallery, with assistance from the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District. This is the fourteenth sculpture show presented by the Broadway Mall Association since 2005.
Scully is creating two of the seven sculptures specifically for this project.
Public Art Curriculum
We are excited to be working with Columbia's Teachers College on a K-12 curriculum surrounding Scully's work and his children's book (Jack the Wolf) to share with local schools. Teachers can visit the sculptures in the malls with students as a 10.4 acre, 5.7 mile open-air classroom or use the tool in class. The curriculum, available in English and Spanish (and potentially more languages), comprises around 4 units with 3 lessons each, and will have activities designed with various age ranges and special needs in mind. Students will be invited to create their own art. The curriculum will be completed and available online for free distribution starting in May, so that materials may be included in Fall lesson plans.
Check back in here to learn more about the exhibition and the curriculum as the sculptures are installed!