New York City

Photographer's Note

In this view you can see “XO WORLD” (although I’m actually showing the sculpture from the back side). It features a large “jack” from the children’s game of jacks as the “X”, and a large globe as the “O”. The “X” also represents love in universal sign language. You can see that it’s made up of crossed arms. Of course “X” and “O” also represent hugs and kisses. :-)

I don’t know if children play jacks anymore. I know my mother played as a child, and she showed me how to play on the kitchen floor when I was young, but I haven’t seen any children playing jacks in a long time. Did any of you play as youngsters?

Regarding this sculpture, it was fun to circle the large globe, and see my reflection in different parts of the world.

XO World Project plans to install these sculptures in Paris next year, and then in London, Hong Kong, Moscow, and Dubai.

In the WS are two more photos.

PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, pajaran, jemaflor, Fis2, ikeharel, holmertz, ktanska, jhm, ChrisJ, Royaldevon, jean113, clic, mcmtanyel, Estaban has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (62790) 2021-11-16 15:27

Hello Brenda,
An interesting sculpture with a message in the WS. Children indeed enjoy playing together regardless of race, origin, religion, place on the social ladder.
The sculpture in your other photos stands out for its colour and reflections of the light and surroundings.
Beautiful, clear and sharp presentations with a city view in the background.
I must confess that I'm not familiar with the game of jacks.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (46869) 2021-11-16 22:23

Hi Brenda
I am quite happy that you took the photo from this side showing Australia even if where I live is in the shadow.
3 good photos with good meaning from the World Trade Centre.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115477) 2021-11-16 22:26

hello dear Brenda and have a nice day the inspiration has no limits
and here we can see this
in front of our eyes

thanks for your useful notes
regards
Costantino

Silvio1953 (220525) 2021-11-16 22:30

Ciao Brenda, great view of fantastic installation, lovely composition with sitting trio, splendid light, wonderful colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (114845) 2021-11-16 22:54

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa skulptura, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa posetiocima.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotoigrafijama u radionici.
Lepo mesto za odmor i druzenje.
Lep veliki globus.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (146234) 2021-11-16 23:10

Hi Brenda,
Interesting and nice sculptures, well photographed, good composition with people and perfect brightness, interesting also with Ws and your note, tfs.

Fis2 (169659) 2021-11-17 0:33

Witaj Brenda!
Curious place, sculpture makes impression.
Nice scene from daily life.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

holmertz (101946) 2021-11-17 4:41

Hello Brenda,
It doesn't matter that this is seen from the "wrong" side. An 'OX' statue would have been a fine tribute to a strong and sturdy animal that has helped humans for thousands of years. It's a very catchy composition in any case, and it would hardly have been made by you without the inclusion of a few persons on the side. I like both WS too. The sculpture is nice, but I never heard of that game before. It might have a different name in Swedish of course, but I don't recognize it at all. Maybe it has been incorporated into our modern culture in recent years, like Saint Valentine's Day or Halloween. ;-) In the other WS I like the reflections on the globe. It looks like the entire Amazon region is crowded with people.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (112397) 2021-11-17 5:40

Wonderful modern sculpture with a message to the world, Brenda.
The Indian ocean and Australia shown with reflection of the opposite buildings, a stunning blue colors of the ball.
Good choice to include the young ladies and guy sit at its foot.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

lousat (138561) 2021-11-17 9:12

Ciao Brenda,I find it hard to recognize this type of game, despite your useful ws, perhaps it has never landed in Italy. A delightful post, dedicated to love and to a multiracial society that still presents some criticisms, the artistic work is very modern and truly remarkable and your beautiful photos are the best way to find out. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ktanska (44446) 2021-11-17 10:03

Hi Brenda,
Quite impressive sculpture with all that shine! That X made of fists is something I haven't seen before. And the globe is at an angle we are not used to see it. Interesting project. The WS confirms that this game is something I didn't know about.
Kari

jhm (211734) 2021-11-17 10:31

Hello Brenda,

Blue globe and people in foreground make your picture attractive
The statue with drawn fists is sure to impress by everyone.
Perfect perspective and depth picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

emka (157280) 2021-11-17 10:44

Hello Brenda, I had to see a short Youtube movie is I know this play. But I do not, I haven't heard of it, it was not known in Poland. we know the cross and the circle, but it is something different. But I know the signs xo or xoxo for hugs and kisses in short messages. Interesting sculpture. Here we see the backside, it is of non-importance and we see here also this small group of kids.
Best regards Malgo

Tue (91526) 2021-11-17 11:03

Hello Brenda,
This is an excellent photo of these two sculpture. I particularly like the blue globe, which has a great mix of the map of the world and the reflections of the surroundings. The people in the foreground are a good bonus as well.
Lars

ChrisJ (171172) 2021-11-17 19:53

Hi Brenda

Looks like 'OX' to me. BUt XO certainly describes the large size! Here you can see the large size of Australia too, and how Perth on the west coast, which is 3 hours behind the east coast, is still in sunlight, whilst it is night EST where I live. Many foreigners don't realize just how big Australia is. At around 3 million square miles, it's almost as big as the contiguous USA. Many tourists have had to modify their travel plans on arrival once the vast distances and travel cost become apparent. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85606) 2021-11-18 6:39

Hello Brenda,

You have shown us some exquisite photographs from New York, any one of which could have been posted as a main photograph. The message of love and kisses is delightful, especially as the message will be moving to other important cities.
You know, I love reflections and what can be seen in the globe, from different angles is so interesting.
I like the children playing 'jacks'. I thought at first you meant 'noughts and crosses' but obviously not. The children all had different ethnicity so important in modern times.

Thank you for sharing this,
Bev :-)

jean113 (27613) 2021-11-18 12:58

Hello Brenda, three interesting shots of 'OX World'.
From this point of view where you have included the three people in the foreground, we get a very good impression of the size of the pieces.
The highly polished surfaces especially of the sphere provide some interesting reflections of the surroundings.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Jean.

mkamionka (73290) 2021-11-21 5:21

Hi Brenda,
I first thought that something is wrong with the continents but then I realised it is tilted. So we can see probably your reflection in Western Australia.
Nice series of photos.
I like the modern art installation as long as they are shine and provide opportunities for reflections like the bean in Chicago being my favourite.
People add a nice touch here, very well captured,
M

clic (76) 2021-11-25 7:25

Hello Brenda
You show a 'percussive' set of good vibrations and I consider all these fists as being a symbol of united dynamism and incentive measure to valiancy located in the vicinity of the sad events.
You're an accomplished 'visitors guide' revealing so many hidden treasures of the Big Apple :)
Thanks for your exercised photographic skill.
Cheers

mcmtanyel (67583) 2021-12-13 21:06

Hello Brenda,
This is very pleasant. I wonder how new this is, I do not remember noticing it when I was there last.
Regards,
MT

GyurMaster (24668) 2021-12-21 12:33

Hello again,

It is very smart composition. I like how the clothes of the girl in the middle reflects the colours of the Globe.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

Estaban (874) 2021-12-25 0:48

What strikes me most about this photo is that the everyday life is connected with such strong symbols. It reminds me somehow that no matter what happens, life goes on, nevertheless and I like such combination. Thanks.

jmdias (114220) 2022-04-29 13:29

brenda

another surprising monument of NYC. I never heard about this children's game. curious the images showing the children playing and the views of the monument with the reflections and people around.

take care

jorge