Double Check, Bronze sculpture in Zuccotti Park, Manhattan, US
Double Check is a bronze sculpture in Zuccotti Park depicting a businessman sitting on a bench while examining papers from his open briefcase. The artwork stands at the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan.
The sculpture was created in 1982 by John Seward Johnson II as a representation of business life. When the nearby attacks occurred, the artwork survived covered in debris and dust, taking on deeper historical meaning.
After September 11, visitors left flowers, notes, and candles at the sculpture to express grief and remembrance. This spontaneous ritual transformed the artwork into a gathering place for reflection and shared human connection.
The sculpture is freely accessible to pedestrians at any time at this busy street corner. Visitors can stop by and view the artwork without admission fees or restricted hours.
During the attacks, rescue workers mistook the bronze figure for a real person and attempted to assist what they believed was a survivor. This confusion became one of the most memorable stories connected to the artwork.
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