Chapter One of “The American Manifest”–Charles Gaines’ first ever public art commission, presented by Governors Island Arts, Times Square Arts, and Creative time–is on display in Times Square through September 23. Dive into “Roots” with a free Public Art Talk & Tour every Thursday at 2pm in Times Square! This towering installation includes seven painted and preserved American Sweetgum trees, presented with their root systems intact and upside down to a surreal and dystopic effect. Link in @tsquarts bio for more information on the tours, and stay tuned for more information on Chapter Two of “The American Manifest,” opening on Governors Island in October 2022. 🎥: @tsqarts #GovIslandArts #repost @tsqarts Have you seen the seven Sweetgum trees in Times Square? 🌳🌳🌳 Want to learn more about our latest public art project? Join us on Thursdays for a Public Art 🎨Talk & Tour 🖼️ on Duffy Square. Every Thursday at 2pm we’ll be hosting free public tours exploring Charles Gaines’ first public art commission, ‘Roots,’ an inverted grove of painted and preserved American Sweetgum trees - marking the first chapter of ‘The American Manifest,’ a multi-sited exhibition presented in collaboration with Creative Time [@creativetime] and Governors Island Arts [@governorsisland]. ‘Roots’ will be on view daily through September 23 on the Broadway pedestrian plaza between 46th and 47th St. To find out more about ‘Roots’ and ‘The American Manifest’ by Charles Gaines [@charlesgainesstudio] head to our official website (link in our bio) and be sure to follow our partners @creativetime and @governorsisland