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Finally, RIOC Is Moving to Solve “The Girl Puzzle
The Girl Puzzle monument in Lighthouse Park faced concerns due to poor concrete work, but recent efforts by RIOC and artist Amanda Matthews bring hope for its future. Despite initial stability issues, progress has been made to repair and stabilize the monument, signaling positive developments for visitors and residents.
Amanda Matthews Speaks Out After Reopening of “The Girl Puzzle.”
“The MOMENT the barriers were removed we started getting images posted to Google again!” sculptor Amanda Matthews declared. She hopes it’s a good sign for the future of The Girl Puzzle. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “I…
Update: Fresh Action on The Girl Puzzle
It may not be quite ready for prime time yet, but The Girl Puzzle is back on public display in Lighthouse Park with the barriers down. Cover photo credit: Bryant Daniels/Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
“The Girl Puzzle” Is Broken. Can They Put the Pieces Back Together Now?
When The Girl Puzzle opened in December 2021, the whole world of art was watching. It’s precipitous fall from grace in less than a year surprised everyone, especially RIOC, it appears. But now, while experts search for answers, the work…
Abandoned: The Once World-Renowned Girl Puzzle on Roosevelt Island
The abandoned Girl Puzzle – add it to the long list of RIOC negligence plaguing the unfixable state agency running Roosevelt Island. Despite a steady wave of lawsuits and investigations, the state agency cruises along as if made of Teflon….
Memorial Day, Uniquely Beautiful in Lighthouse Park
Upgraded over the past year, Lighthouse Park showed off its upgrades in a Memorial Day display. Historian Judith Berdy photographed some images and shared them with Roosevelt Islanders and others who love the park. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
The Girl Puzzle Solved with Passion and Caring
Billed as a ribbon-cutting, The Girl Puzzle event was more about joining and sharing. An enthusiastic crowd heard speakers, all passionate, some funny, but the artwork’s message resounded throughout. Cutting the Ribbon for The Girl Puzzle Several years ago, then…
Nellie Bly: The Girl Puzzle Is Done In Lighthouse Park
The Girl Puzzle, a complex, expressive installation by sculptor Amanda Matthews is done, awaiting its ribbon-cutting. But as you can see from the photo, its life partner, the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, remains headless. The big event, according to RIOC, must…
Oh, and one more thing… the Nellie Bly Monument Ribbon-Cutting is December 10th
RIOC’s vaunted Communications Team forgot to tell you; so, we will. Amanda Matthews’s The Girl Puzzle has its opening date. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Opening the Nellie Bly Monument: The Girl Puzzle Why should they tell…
When RIOC Tapped Amanda Matthews For New Nellie Bly Monument
RIOC Picks Amanda Matthews for Nellie Bly Monument “The Girl Puzzle” will be located in Lighthouse Park By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) selected Amanda Matthews/Prometheus Art to construct the Nellie Bly Monument….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor