Double Check by John Seward Johnson II
8.9 • Sculpture
Bronze sculpture depicts a well-dressed businessman with an open briefcase filled with office materials, capturing the fast pace of life in the early eighties. It holds a strong connection to 9/11, symbolizing hope and endurance after surviving the attacks. The piece stands quietly amid the city, offering a reflective atmosphere distinct from more publicized works.
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"The sculpture feels like a time capsule from the early 80s."
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"I was amazed the sculpture survived the 9/11 attacks."
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"I loved having the statue all to myself."
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Good to know
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The sculpture symbolizes hope and endurance after the 9/11 attacks.
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Double Check is a 1982 sculpture by John Seward Johnson II.
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The statue is located across from Zuccotti Park at Liberty Street and Broadway.
New York, New York, United States
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