Governor Cuomo opened the memorial on June 24, 2018.įollowing the tragic shooting in Florida, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order establishing an LGBT Memorial Commission, with the mission to design and build a new memorial in honor of the LGBT community and the victims of the Orlando shooting. Designed by artist Anthony Goicolea, this tribute recognizes those lost in the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting that occurred in June 2016, as well as all victims of hate, intolerance and violence. Hudson River Park is honored to have been selected by Governor Cuomo’s LGBT Memorial Commission to host an important monument to the LGBTQ community. ![]() In addition, the Park also proudly hosts two public memorials that were carefully planned to be integrated into the Park landscape, as well as other permanent installations that enhance the Park environment. ![]() The Park’s design process has included the creation and installation of place-specific public sculpture in a number of locations. Public art is an integral component of Hudson River Park.
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