San Juan Heal

Artist: Abney, Nina Chanel

Status: Temporary

Title: San Juan Heal

Dates: October 8, 2022- March 31, 2024

Medium: Latex ink & vinyl on glass

Dimensions: 68 ft x 50 ft.

Description: “Nina Chanel Abney’s monumental work of art for the façade of David Geffen Hall pays homage to San Juan Hill. In the 1940s and 50s, this predominantly Black and Brown neighborhood was forcibly displaced to make way for redevelopment, including what would become Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Abney’s constellation of figures, words, shapes, and symbols reflects the thriving community that lived here. Featured residents include pioneering healthcare workers Edith Carter and Elizabeth Tyler. Also pictured are James P. Johnson, whose music gave rise to the Charleston dance craze, and Thelonious Monk, a pioneer of Bebop and other jazz styles. Reclaiming this important history in her bold and vibrant style, Abney aims to spark curiosity and inspire a more inclusive future.” (from the Public Art Fund)

Owner: Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in collaboration with The Studio Musuem in Harlem and Public Art Fund