The sculpture is popular for its interactivity -- a mechanism allows it to spin when pushed by several people -- but last year the mechanism stopped working properly.
The 1,800-pound, 8-foot-by-8-foot-by-8-foot cube has been at its location since 1968. The art has since become a key fixture of the neighborhood and serves as the backdrop for many neighborhood activities in the plaza."We are delighted to share the news of The Cube's restoration this year," said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
"We are especially grateful for the generosity of the family of the late Tony Rosenthal, the incredibly talented sculptor. Rosenthal's artistic vision in the 1960s has managed to capture the imagination and spirit of the whole East Village community for decades with an iconic sculpture that is best enjoyed when it is touched and spun with friends.
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