And speaking of connections...the post immediately below on the first Impressionist exhibition, 150 years ago brought to mind a painting from three years later:
which is set in the Place de Dublin:
From Secret NYC, May 9:
A Portal Connecting NYC To Dublin Is Now Open In Flatiron
The Portal connects two vibrant cities in real time, making for an engaging experience for both New Yorkers and visitors and fostering a sense of connection across the Atlantic.
JetBlue recently launched two new flights from NYC to Dublin and Edinburgh, but what if you told you you could experience the magic of Dublin without having to hop on a plane?
A sculpture known as The Portal opened in NYC’s Flatiron neighborhood on Wednesday, May 8th, and through groundbreaking technology it forms a visual bridge connecting NYC to Dublin, Ireland!
Created as a testament to the power of art to transcend physical barriers, The Portal creates a real-time, visual live stream connecting the two iconic cities....
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Take that, James Burke, you with your "Connections".
