Ever feel like you're being watched? That's because you probably are, at least next week if you happen to wander through Columbus Circle this Monday, when an interactive installation called "Eye Contact" takes over the facade of the Museum of Arts and Design, projecting giant, eerie eyeballs across the building.
Sleep With One Eye Open, MAD Installation Is Watching You
Video: Imprisoned Artist Ai Weiwei's Face Projected On Chinese Consulate
Last week, artist Geandy Pavon projected an image of imprisoned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's face onto the side of the Chinese Consulate building on 12th Avenue. According to Hyperallergic, "The piece is part of Pavon’s Nemesis project," which originally paid tribute to Cuban prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo; Pavon said, "The concept of the project is to impose the face of the victim on buildings walls that house government offices
The light on the wall is a symbol of revelation.'"
Guggenheim Celebrates Restoration
The Guggenheim is opening its doors for free on October 30th to celebrate the completion of the museum's restoration, which has been going on for years. The centerpiece of the celebration will be illuminated text on the Frank Lloyd Wright facade, a specially commissioned work of art by Jenny Holzer (which has actually been on display since September). Oh, and, the Museum Café will offer a free cookie with the purchase of any entrée on the day of the celebration.

