There's always something new and different going on in this city, and the latest buzz on the island is about the 26-foot statue erected in Times Square in commemoration of Alfred Eisenstaedt's 1945 photograph, "New York Times Square Kiss". In case that doesn't ring a bell, it will as soon as you scroll down and view the original image. A "Kiss In" was held along with the showcasing of the statue in honor of the 65th Anniversary of VJ-Day (the day the United States ended WWII by defeating the Japanese).
I'm actually disappointed that I didn't think of it today and wander over there as I was beebopping around the city. I've told you before, I'm a tourist in my own city, so I want to see it! Hopefully I'll be able to pass through tomorrow on my way home from work to catch a glimpse. Check out the images for yourself:
And of course, the original inspiration:
[all images via Getty Images]
Cool, right? Would you make sure to see the statue if you lived in New York?
xoxo,
12 comments :
Hey! We have one of those here in San Diego, too! It's down by the U.S.S. Midway and the Fish Market.
This is freakin' cool. Wish I could quickly come over and stroll around too and then take a picture!! Or two or three!!! Love it! :)
Okay, I love this. I wish I could head over to see it! If I lived in New York, I would most definitely try to make it over to see the statue.
Hope you're having a fabulous weekend!!
We have a statue down where I live too! I never get down there, but when I drive by it, I always am surprised by it. It's beautiful!
I would absolutely see it if I lived in NYC! That is fantastic! Why wouldn't you go see it??!
adorable!! i would definitely see it! :)
Love this famous photo!
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How cool is that?! Well yay I have something new to see when I return!
oh that's so cool!
Have you ever seen the photo "le baiser de l'hotel de ville"? I think it was taken in the 50s sometime. Anyway, it's super famous and people were always re-enacting it in Paris! I lived nearby and took more than a few of those tourist pictures :)
i love that photo so I would make an effort to see the statue, very cute!
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Hi Lacey!
I am a transplant New Yorker as well. All the way from HTX (Houston, TX)....im trying to make this phrase "happen" the way people use ATX to refer to Austin...i dont think its working haha.
I live in the East Village. Hadn't heard about this statue...must see it as much as I dread Times Square!!
I am a friend of Kristen "All in My Twenties." I just started a blog about my jewelry site....check it out!! As a "fashion gal" i would love to hear your feedback!
xx,
Jackie
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