A towering 12-foot bronze sculpture of a Black woman has been unveiled in New York City’s Times Square, offering a bold statement on identity and inclusion in one of the world’s most visited public spaces.
Titled Grounded in the Stars, the artwork was created by British artist Thomas J Price and features a confident, poised woman in modern dress. Its placement in Duffy Square—home to statues of historical white male figures—offers a visual and cultural contrast intended to challenge longstanding norms in public representation.
The installation is part of a broader public art initiative and will remain on display through mid-June. As part of the exhibit, digital animations from Price’s Man Series also appear nightly across dozens of Times Square’s iconic screens, bringing sculpted male faces to life in a reflection on identity and humanity.
The statue and accompanying works are components of Price’s wider New York exhibition, Resilience of Scale, and are supported by several cultural and civic organizations. Together, they reflect a growing movement to diversify the stories and figures featured in public monuments, prompting viewers to reflect on who is seen—and celebrated—in shared spaces.