Hugh Hayden. Photo: Andy Romer
Museums & GalleriesFlatiron District

Brier Patch

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More than school 100 desks appear to sprout trees in Hugh Hayden’s exploration of the American education system. The dual nature of the briar patch, functioning as a safe place for some and a danger for others, is meant to point out the disparities present in the educational system. A series of ​public programs centered on storytelling, education and Black identity complements the exhibit.

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Madison Square Park

23rd to 26th Sts. (bet. Fifth and Madison Aves.) Manhattan, NY, 10010

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