The 24/7 livestream art installation connecting two bustling cities, New York and Dublin, is garnering the attention of tens of thousands of visitors, but due…
A new 24/7 live stream installation connecting New York and Ireland at the Flatiron District has been closed due to troublemakers stirring controversial use of the art.The portal has garnered attention from those instigating"inappropriate behavior" by flashing body parts and disturbing images.
The engaging piece located on 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue has attracted troublemakers since its launch only a week ago, including those portraying messages of hate and nudity.The NYC Portal made its North American debut on May 8 working with the Flatiron NoMad Partnership. According to a social media post by the organization, the portal will be"temporarily paused for a few days" beginning on Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. E.T. and will return to regular activity by the end of the week.
Joe Callahan is the Director of Portals Organization and CEO of Sansar, a social virtual reality platform. He told News 4 that the project plans to ensure a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere. NBC New York spoke with several New Yorkers at the portal on Tuesday before its interim closing. Most residents love the interactive, real-time correspondence and were surprised by the amount of people joining in.
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