The Gates

I visited The Gates Saturday afternoon. It was a cold day, but people were out in droves. I know that many have been underwhelmed at the artistic merits of the piece, but personally I think that as an experience, the installation was a success. Even on a snowy wintry day, the crowds in the park were unbelievable. As the crowds wended its way through the orange-flagged paths, experiencing The Gates slowly became a communal event. A bond among strangers. We were all simultaneously viewing Our Park with childlike wonder, a sense of discovery and excitement. Ultimately, some liked the piece and others didn't. But in those moments among the crowds, we all knew we were sharing something together.