One of my favorite places in New York City is Grand Central Station. It is a beautiful building built between 1903 and 1913 and opened up for public use on February 2, 1913. It is estimated that 750,000 people walk through Grand Central each day. That is more than the populations of Alaska, Vermont, and Wyoming.
I love walking into Grand Central and finding a temporary exhibit. I’ve been surprised by art exhibits, a racquetball tournament, and concerts. On a recent walk through, I stopped to appreciate the “Dear New York” exhibit on my way to catch the 7 train.
The Dear New York exhibit runs until October 19th and includes photos from Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York series. The photography exhibit is a love letter to the people of New York City.
Throughout Grand Central Station, photos of everyday New Yorkers are scattered around. Inside the main concourse, 50-foot projections are shown on the walls of photos and quotes. Even the subway underneath Grand Central is included in the exhibit, as the walls are covered with more photos and quotes.
What I appreciated the most about walking through Grand Central on my way to the subway was that it felt like the station was reclaimed by the people. Gone are advertisements and signs, and what made NYC important has temporarily replaced them.
Whenever I am asked what I love about living in New York City, the first thing I mention is the diversity. Whatever your background is, you can find your people here. Dear New York showcases what I love the most about living here.
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