Winged Gamma – 1981 – Park Avenue Atrium Building, New York

Edward Durrell Stone commissioned this absolutely astonishing work in 1981, the largest public artwork in New York City. 

Unlike some of Lippold's other famous public works such as those in the former Pan Am Building nearby, or at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, this sculpture is a striking example of collaboration between art and architecture, occupying a large extent of the 20-stories, glittery lobby.

Its name derives from the ladder-like shape in the form of an elongated “Y”, the Greek letter for Gamma.

This 18 stories high sculpture creates dazzling and mesmerizing views so entrancing that one must walk all around the lobby and take the elevators and stop on various floors to appreciate it.

Aluminum and stainless steel tubing – 200’X30’X20’ – Edward Durrell Stone, architects.