Artcritical republishes 2001 Twin Towers tribute, memorializes artist Michael Richards

Artcritical has reissued "The Stones of New York," a remembrance of the Twin Towers penned in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. This article marks the tenth anniversary of the tragic events. It emphasizes that the destruction of the towers pales in comparison to the tragic loss of innocent lives. Additionally, the tribute honors Michael Richards (1963-2001), the sole artist confirmed to have perished at the World Trade Center. A Jamaican sculptor born in New York, Richards incorporated themes of aviation and martyrdom in his art. His most recognized piece depicted a body cast of himself as St. Sebastian, with model airplanes replacing arrows. At the time of the attacks, he was working on a high floor in a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council studio. The original article, dated September 15, 2001, was not transferred to Artcritical's updated site in 2010, maintaining its original aesthetic.