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FAC Plaques

  • Each plaque was installed at the entrance of a Fifth Avenue Committee housing development.

Project Description

Groundswell artist Mauricio Trenard designed and fabricated 50 plaques for the entrances to Fifth Avenue Committee housing developments in Brooklyn.

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Project Info

Location: 713 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232
Neighborhood: 
Greenwood


Program: 
Community Commission


Theme: 
Urban Environment


Year: 
2007


Partner(s): 
Fifth Avenue Committee


Lead Artist(s):
Mauricio Trenard


Participants: 

 

Medium: 
Winterstone


Dimensions: 50 Plaques

Fun Facts

Fun Fact
The Gowanus Canal was constructed in 1848 to facilitate industrial maritime operations in South Brooklyn.
Research
Since its founding in 1978, Fifth Avenue Committee has brought more than $300 million in direct investment for community development in its target neighborhoods.
Question about the Mural
How many rectangles can you count on the plaque?

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