The search for Khalil Gibran in NYC

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My futile search for the Khalil Gibran memorial sculpture in the East Village of New York, which was supposed to be a Hand of God based on the cover page of The Prophet and said to be designed by Lebanese artist Rudy Rahme, left me with a feeling that I broke a wing. The sculpture was said to have launched last year to commemmorate the 100th years of Gibran as a published author. 

The first photo is of me with the new building where the apartment of Gibran once stood at 51 W 10th Street.

Farther ahead is the St Mark's Church in-the-bowery, the 2nd oldest church in New York, which was said to be the location of the sculpture. I circled the church and did not find any. The garden beside the church was locked but when I tried to peep inside, there was no sign of the sculpture. 

Maybe it was not materialized as intended by the @khalilgibrancollective. I Sent messages to the Khalil Gibran Collective and the office of the @stmarksinthebowery and shall update for their reply. 

Gibran has memorials in Washington DC and Boston.


POSTSCRIPT: 

THE REPLIES

Hello Gerlie. Thanks for your patience. Due to some unforeseen issues with NYC it is postponed till further notice. Our website kahlilgibran.com will be updated to notify any changes. Please feel free to contact us on our email for further information. hello@kahlilgibran.com

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Hello Gerlie,

Thank you for contacting St. Mark's Church.
The sculpture hasn't arrived yet. They are having issues with transport and customs.

Jay Johnson
Administrator
St. Mark's Church in the Bowery





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