The Broken Kilometer

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393 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012
The Broken Kilometer, 1979, by Walter De Maria is composed of 500 solid brass rods placed in five parallel rows of 100 rods each, and would measure 3,280 feet if all elements were laid end-to-end. Commissioned/maintained by Dia Art Foundation. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-6pm (closed from 3-3:30)

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4.54 reviews
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Jason D.
9/30/2017

Totally secret spot. Been here for almost forty years. Very peaceful and free to enjoy Can't take a photo inside. Hence the photo of the brochure

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Liz C.
11/3/2013

This is a companion to the other Walter de Maria art installation located nearby (The Earth Room). This art installation consists of a large room with about 7 rows of many golden rods lined up for...

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Wayne Y.
4/26/2016

This is a really cool art installation in a seemingly random room in the Village. It's marked by a small sign and you walk through these generic looking doors to arrive in a white reception area....

Rachel T.
12/21/2019

Heard about the earth room for years but never made it by until today! Upon entering, I found it to be delightfully meditative and playful and wanted to know more about the artíste. A cursory...

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