The latest art exhibit in Madison Square Park has some New Yorkers and tourists alike staring up at the building ledges that surround this oasis on 23rd street. Acclaimed British sculptor Antony Gormley makes us think about our sense of space and place here in NYC. Gormley has positioned 31 life size forms of himself in bronze and fiberglass in and around the park. Most on building ledges. 
Titled Event Horizon, the project gives you the effect of a sort of a out of this world visitation - almost like an alien invasion. Others have thought it was distraught New Yorkers trying to end it all. According to the New York Post, 911 has had several calls from concerned pedestrians who were confused by the forms. The Post asked Mayor Bloomberg if he felt the sculptures should be removed as not to cause panic. Bloomberg had a very rational reaction, which is par for the course. The Mayor said "absolutely not", reason being he continued, "you want an attraction that generates buzz and draws tourists to experience the art". As usual, he is right.
Madison Square Park is one of the most regal parks in NYC. The last 5 years has seen the addition of multi-million dollar apartments all around the park. The fashion crowd has also been drawn to the Ace Hotel that is just a few blocks north of the Park. 
That end of Flatiron is affectionately called NOMAD - or North of Madison (Square Park). Thank the future NOMAD luxury hotel for NY's latest Acronym!
MADISON SQUARE PARK AT DUSKTo learn more about art projects in the park - visit- Madison Square Park Come and see the bronze aliens now through August 15th. See if you can find all 31! Think of it as a high end - Where's Waldo!