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Metronome, Installation artwork on Union Square South, Manhattan, United States

The Metronome spans the facade of One Union Square South building with LED digits, steam releases, and circular patterns across its surface.

Commissioned by Related Companies for 4.2 million dollars, artists Jones and Ginzel completed the installation in October 1999 after eight months of work.

The installation includes fifteen LED digits displaying both conventional time and remaining minutes in the day, reflecting urban life's relationship with time.

Located at coordinates 40.7344122, -73.9903291, the clock underwent restoration with 23.75-carat gold leaf application to maintain its appearance.

In 2020, the digital display transformed into a climate clock, showing the time remaining before Earth depletes its carbon budget.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1999

Creator: Jones/Ginzel

GPS coordinates: 40.73441,-73.99033

Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07

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