Ronny Quevedo among New York-based artists commisioned by the Queens Museum in partnership with Delta Airlines and Port Authority for a permanent installation at Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY.
The Institutions press release follows:
Governor Kathy Hochul, Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton, Delta Air Lines, and Queens Museum President and Executive Director Sally Tallant celebrated the inauguration of Delta’s new$4 billion Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport and the unveiling of permanent large-scale art installations throughout the terminal.
This significant partnership marks a one-of-a-kind collaboration between a museum, artists, a major airline, and an airport coming together to elevate the travel experience through visual art. When complete, the six commissioned works by artists Mariam Ghani, Rashid Johnson, Aliza Nisenbaum, Virginia Overton, Ronny Quevedo, and Fred Wilson will be permanently on view. The works include sculptures and painted ceramic murals that span the building’s multi-floor, light-filled entry space and other areas throughout the Delta terminal.
The artworks will welcome travelers in the Terminal’s arrivals and departures halls and associated concourse, and illustrate to visitors and residents alike why New York is the most exciting cultural destination in the world. The project supports the Port Authority’s overall vision and plan to transform the customer experience across all its facilities, including at LaGuardia airport through inspirational public art, operational excellence, 21st century technology and world-class functionality.