Steel Globe, Columbus Circle Globe

Artist: Brandell, Kim

Status: In Situ

Title: Steel Globe, Columbus Circle Globe 

Dates: 1996

Medium: Steel 

Dimensions: H. 40 ft., Diam. 30 ft.

Inscription: “Brandell Miami” on a small base mounted on the cylindrical base.

Description: A steel sphere depicting the world’s land masses silhouetted on a framework of latitudinal and longitudinal struts, encircled by three orbital rings, atop of steel cylindrical base.

Owner: Commissioned by Trump Organization

Remarks: One of many in a series of monumental metal globes realized by Brandell, the sphere made for the Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle was inspired by the Unisphere, made for the 1964 World’s Fair held in Queens.

References:

Dunlap, David W., “Trump Wanted His Name Across the Earth. New York City Said No.,” New York Times, October 25, 2016.