John Ahearn’s Life-like Sculptures Grace South Bronx Buildings

A native of Binghamton, New York, noted sculptor John Ahearn gained recognition in the 80’s for his remarkably life-like, colorful casts of residents of the South Bronx — the community in which he chose to live and work.  We recently sighted two of his astonishing installations — fashioned in collaboration with Rigoberto Torres — on the exterior walls of two South Bronx buildings. A homage to the community, these pieces transform both the buildings and their surrounding landscape into a celebration of local life.

Intervale Avenue at Kelly Street, “Double Dutch”

Dawson Street at Longwood Avenue, “Life on Dawson Street”

Photos by Tara Murray and Lois Stavsky

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