( MENAFN - GetNews) "The famed NYC Portal has relocated to Philadelphia after its initial display at Flatiron South Plaza in Manhattan, with a grand re-opening at John F. Kennedy Plaza, also known as Love Park." October 23, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Portals , the organization behind the popular technology sculptures, announces the relocation of the viral NYC Portal to Philadelphia, unveiling its new home at the iconic John F.
Kennedy Plaza, commonly known as Love Park. Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence and the nation's first World Heritage City, now hosts one of the Portals of the global network, connecting people above borders through a real-time livestream. Identical Portal sculptures exist in Vilnius (Lithuania), Lublin (Poland), and Dublin (Ireland), with new locations, including Piauí (Brazil), to be announced soon.
The livestream rotates every 3 minutes between all the locations. “As a proud Philadelphia native, I'm excited to introduce the Portal to a city that thrives on creativity and shared experiences,” said Joseph Callahan, core team member of portals.“We're creating a first of its kind global artwork, a network of Portal sculptures that invites people to share a moment in time with people from distant cultures using universal languages of signs, music and joy.
" “The Portal's arrival in the heart of Philadelphia is an exciting moment for our city that offers a new way to engage with the world, particularly ahead of America's 250th ann.