HIGH LINE PRE-GROUNDBREAKING OCTOBER EVENTS
October 8 and 9: High Line Viewing with Open House New York FREE
A rare chance to view the High Line up close, from a building directly adjacent to the High Line, as part of the third annual openhousenewyork weekend.
Viewing will take place from the loft gallery of the Phillips, de Pury & Company auction house, directly adjacent to the High Line. 450 West 15th Street, between 9th and 10th Aves. Saturday, October 8, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday, October 9, from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm.
Scheduled Presentations by Friends of the High Line will take place at Phillips, de Pury & Company (address above).
- Saturday, 12:00 noon: High Line History
- Saturday, 2:00 pm: Project Overview (project history and design)
- Sunday, 12:00 noon: High Line Design (by design team members from Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro)
- Sunday, 2:00 pm: Project Overview (project history and design)
New High Line Merchandise will be for sale for the first time at OHNY, including new FHL posters by photographer Joel Sternfeld and graphic designer Paula Scher ($10), and new FHL T-shirts, designed by Michael de Feo ($10).
October 14 - November 20: Creative Time's Exhibition The Plain of Heaven FREE
Creative Time presents an international exhibition of works inspired by the High Line's upcoming transformation. Artists include Sol LeWitt, Trisha Donnelly, Gordon Matta-Clark and many others. The exhibition will be displayed in an out-of-use meat-packing plant at the High Line's southern terminus. 820 Washington Street, at Gansevoort Street. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October 14 – November 20. 12 noon – 6:00 pm. Opening party: Friday, October 14, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. FREE. View the press release for more information.
FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE