Jene Highstein's Totem Sculpture Installed in Downtown Manhattan in 1980

Jene Highstein's sculpture Totem was installed in downtown Manhattan in 1980. The work was documented in a photograph showing the artist with his creation. Public Art Fund facilitated the installation of this public artwork. The image was published on artcritical on April 30, 2013. Highstein's Totem represents a significant contribution to public art in New York City during that period. The sculpture's placement in an urban environment engaged with the architectural context of lower Manhattan. Public Art Fund's involvement highlights their role in supporting temporary and permanent public art installations. The documentation preserves the historical moment of the artwork's initial presentation.