"The Portal," which was designed as a monument to the ability of art to transcend geographical boundaries, provides the public with a visual live stream that links these two famous cities in real time.
The Flatiron South Public Plaza in New York City, located at Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street, will host the installation of The Portal.
The Portal in Dublin will be erected facing O'Connell Street, the city's major thoroughfare, and it will depict the iconic scene of the Spire and Dublin's renowned GPO building together. The sculpture was given by Dublin City Council in connection with the city's 2024 nomination as the European Capital of Smart Tourism.
Benediktas Gylys, a Lithuanian artist and businessman, developed Portals, which invite people to connect with one another beyond boundaries and divisions and see the world as it truly is—uniformed and one. Portals' livestream offers a doorway between far-off places, enabling individuals to connect with one other outside of their usual social and cultural circles.
James Mettham, President of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, remarked, "We are honoured to host the Portal's North American debut on the Flatiron Public Plazas, at one of New York City's most dynamic intersections."
"People will come together, both physically and digitally, thanks to this real-time connection between two iconic public spaces in global cities on either side of the Atlantic, becoming a captivating attraction for both New Yorkers and visitors."
Declaring the cooperation, Dublin's Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste emphasised its significance as Dublin takes on the title of European Capital of Smart Tourism 24.
"As we commemorate being named Capital of the EU, the Portal initiative represents Dublin's dedication to fostering connections not only with other EU cities but also with places like New York, with which we have a strong historical and cultural relationship.
"This project exemplifies the fusion of technology and engineering to bring communities from across the world closer together," said the Lord Mayor.
"Two magnificent international cities linked in both space and real time. Ya-Ting Liu, the chief public real estate officer for New York City, remarked, "That is something you do not see every day."
The project will start in mid-May and end in the autumn of 2024.