Summary:
The portal, a live video stream between New York and Dublin, has permanently closed.
The art installation opened in May but was temporarily closed due to bad behavior and reopened with limited hours.
The portal will be moved to a new city to connect two other communities.
The closure raises questions about the future of interactive art installations and public behavior.
The installation was designed to connect New York and Dublin in real-time and was a hit with visitors.
NYC's 'Portal' to Dublin Closes Permanently After Brief Run
The art installation on 5th Avenue and 23rd Street in the Flatiron District that offered a live video stream between New York City and Dublin has closed permanently. The portal, which was meant to be a 24/7 livestream, opened in May but was temporarily shut down a week later due to bad behavior. It reopened with limited hours but will now be moved to connect two other cities. The portal's closure leaves many wondering about the future of this innovative and unique way to connect cities.
The installation, designed to connect New York and Dublin in real-time, was a hit with visitors but faced challenges. Its closure raises questions about the future of such interactive art installations, especially those that rely on public behavior and engagement.
The portal will be transported to a new city, bringing its unique perspective and cultural exchange to another location. Where will it land next? Only time will tell.
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