The “The Portal” art project consists of an outdoor sculpture that broadcasts live images of both New York and Dublin, United States, around the clock.

The two portals are a component of a public art initiative that seeks to use technology to bring people together on both sides of the Atlantic.

Real-time communication between New Yorkers, Dubliners, and tourists visiting both cities is made possible by the artwork.

Dublin's entryway looks towards O'Connell Street, catching a glimpse of the Spire and the GPO.

One of the busiest junctions in the Big Apple, Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street, is where you can find the NYC entrance.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí De Róiste inaugurated the sculpture this afternoon, and in keeping with the New York link, The Liberties Majorettes gave a special performance.

“I want to make the city more inclusive as one of my main goals as Lord Mayor,” Mr. De Róiste stated.

“I would like to invite Dublin residents and tourists to engage with the artwork and provide warmth and an Irish welcome to cities worldwide.”

“This project is an example of one of the many exciting things to expect in Dublin during 2024 as part of our EU Capital of Smart Tourism Designation.”

The gateway is scheduled to remain a summertime staple on Dublin's cityscape into the fall.


The public may anticipate planned programming in the upcoming months, which will include cultural events at each city's portal that residents of the other city will be able to see live.

Midway through May, a visual programme honouring New York Design Week will launch the programming.

The Dublin gateway will have connections to additional international cities like Brazil, Lithuania, and Poland starting in July.

The Dublin gateway will have connections to additional international cities like Brazil, Lithuania, and Poland starting in July.

“Portals are an invitation to meet people above borders and differences and to experience our world as it really is - united and one,” stated Benediktas Gylys, a Lithuanian artist and the portal's founder.

“The livestream provides a window between distant locations, allowing people to meet outside of their social circles and cultures, transcend geographical boundaries, and embrace the beauty of global interconnectedness.”

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