ONE: Union of the Senses

ONE: Union of the Senses
ArtistJosé Parlá
Year2014
MediumMural
Dimensions4.6 m × 27 m (15 ft × 90 ft)
LocationNew York City, New York
OwnerOne World Trade Center

ONE: Union of the Senses is a mural by American artist José Parlá on display in the lobby of One World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City. Commissioned in 2014, the painting was completed and installed in 2015. Measuring 90 feet wide, the painting is believed to be the largest painting in New York City.[1][2][3][4][5]

The painting is noted for its bright colors. It utilizes Parlá's trademark style, invoking elements of graffiti and calligraphy.[6]

The mural is seen by an estimated 20,000 people entering the building each day.[7]

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  2. ^ "Art fit for a skyscraper". The Economist. New York. November 6, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "1 World Trade Center tower boasts new art". NY Daily News. December 11, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Lasane, Andrew (November 20, 2014). "One World Trade Center Reopens With an Epic Mural by José Parlá". Complex.
  5. ^ "Artist José Parlá reaches new heights". CBS News. September 6, 2015.
  6. ^ Dupre, Judith (2016). One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building. Hachette UK. p. 121. ISBN 9780316353595.
  7. ^ Munro, Cait (November 21, 2014). "Is José Parlá's Mural at One World Trade Center the World's Largest Welcome Mat?". Artnet News. Retrieved January 27, 2018.