“LIFE without tragedy” Astor place & governors island

Spring 2019

Commissioned by The Onassis Foundation USA, “Life Without Tragedy” is a work conceived by Greek artist Kostis Velonis in collaboration with architect Christian Kotzamanis. Youngbuk fabricated and installed three enormous staircase-like structures at Astor Place and Governors Island after the work was donated to their permanent collection.

 

On-site images by ZACHARY SCHULMAN