Photo of collection object The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan is the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral. Except, of course, that it is a fake; first by the simple fact of being built in Manhattan, at the turn of the century. But the stone work is re-inforced with steel which is expanding with rust. Someday it will destroy the stone. The Cathedral is in Morningside Heights overlooking a panoramic view of Harlem which is separated by a high fence. — Durham, Jimmie. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan is the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral. Except, of course, that it is a fake; first by the simple fact of being built in Manhattan, at the turn of the century. But the stone work is re-inforced with steel which is expanding with rust. Someday it will destroy the stone. The Cathedral is in Morningside Heights overlooking a panoramic view of Harlem which is separated by a high fence., 1989. Moose skull with antler, metal pipe, wood, and paint, 96 x 60 x 54" (243.8 x 152.4 x 137.2 cm). Committee on Painting and Sculpture Funds, 540.2013.a-b. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan is the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral. Except, of course, that it is a fake; first by the simple fact of being built in Manhattan, at the turn of the century. But the stone work is re-inforced with steel which is expanding with rust. Someday it will destroy the stone. The Cathedral is in Morningside Heights overlooking a panoramic view of Harlem which is separated by a high fence.

1989

Jimmie Durham

American, 1940–2021

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Durham, Jimmie
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Moose skull with antler, metal pipe, wood, and paint
Medium: moose, skull, antler, metal, pipe, wood, paint
Dimensions: 96 x 60 x 54" (243.8 x 152.4 x 137.2 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 540.2013.a-b
Credit Line: Committee on Painting and Sculpture Funds

Have a concern, a correction, or something to add?

Open source Elasticsearch & Next.js museum search.

Let's Stay Connected