Times Square (Neuhaus)

Times Square
Times square with people sitting on a bench and a costumed character
The location in Times Square where the sound art installation emanates
ArtistMax Neuhaus
Year1977 (1977), 1992 removed, 2002 reinstalled
MediumSound art
LocationDia Art Foundation, New York City, New York
Coordinates40°45′31″N 73°59′07″W / 40.7585°N 73.9853°W / 40.7585; -73.9853
OwnerDia Art Foundation
Accession2003.179
Websitewww.diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/max-neuhaus-times-square

Times Square, often referred to as the hum[1] or the Times Square Hum,[2] is a permanent sound art installation created by Max Neuhaus in Times Square in New York City. Originally installed in 1977, it was removed in 1992 and reinstalled in 2002. It is maintained by the Dia Art Foundation, who consider it one of the twelve locations and sites they manage.

  1. ^ Meier, Allison. A Hidden Times Square Sound Installation Returns to Full Hum. Hyperallergic. May 19, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Meier, Allison. Three Important Manhattan Public Artworks That Often Go Overlooked. Hyperallergic. August 4, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.