1977
1977 - TIMES SQUARE by Max Neuhaus.
Extant: 1977–1992. 2002–Present
1977
Photo: Max Neuhaus in Times Square, 2007.
Location: Pedestrian island between 46th and 45th Streets, New York City Dimensions: triangle 6 x 12 meters. Accessible 24 hours per day.
Collection: Since 2002, Dia Art Foundation. New York City.
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Max Neuhaus's project for Times Square was sponsored by the Times Square Business Improvement District, organized by Christine Burgin, and realized in collaboration with MTA Arts for Transit. This project is made possible through the generous help and financial support of the following residents of Times Square: Bertelsmann, Inc.; Condé Nast; Forest City Ratner Companies; New York Marriott Marquis; The New York Times Company, Inc.; and The Rudin Family.
Neuhaus’ Times Square was discontinued in 1992 then later brought back in 2002 by the Dia Art Foundation, which currently maintains the work.
The Times Square Street Business Improvement District (BID), and Christine Burgin collaborated with MTA Arts for Transit and Dia to reinstate the project in May of 2002 as a permanent piece in the Collection of Dia Art Foundation. Visitors and residents in Times Square may experience the artwork 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Dia foundation has long collaborated with sound and installation artists and has exhibited works by the likes of land artist Michael Heizer, multimedia artist Bruce Nauman, and sound artist Camille Norment.
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Proposal: UNDERGROUND MUSIC(S) By Max Neuhaus, 1974 Copyright
A proposal for Max Neuhaus's Times Square sound installation, submitted to the Rockefeller Foundation in March 1974, is preserved in the foundation's archive. The proposal provided details on the technology and concept for the work, which was originally installed in 1977.
MNE-DOC. HEAR INC. 1975 - 76.pdf Copyright
Bibliography / Publications / 2026 - Max Neuhaus, Story of Times Square 1973. ©MNE (Text Archive)
Bibliography / Publications / 2025 - Comments and documents about Times Square, by Max Neuhaus, and Empty Vessels, by Alvin Lucier. (youtube video)
Bibliography / Press / 2025 Il suono di Max Neuhaus torna a vibrare a Times Square: il video della Dia Art Foundation, Exhibart, 10 Gennaio.
Bibliography / Press / 2023 - Rossilynne Skena Culgan, You’ve probably stepped on this secret artwork in Times Square, TimeOut New York, Thursday March 9.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2022 - Elena Biserna, Site-specific Exhibition and Re-Exhibition Strategies: Max Neuhaus’s Times Square
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2021 - Christopher Cox, Max Neuhaus: Space and Time.
Bibliography / Publications / 2019 - Carlo Patrai. West 45th Street, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States - The Hum, Max Neuhaus’ Times Square Sound Installation, -08-28.
Bibliography / Press / 2017 - Charles Eppley, Times Square: Strategies and Contingencies of Preserving Sonic Art, Leonardo Music Journal, Vol. 27, History & Memory. December.
Bibliography / Publications / 2016 - Sean Julien. Max Neuhaus Times Square Sound Installation - 1590 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA. 2016-04-29
Bibliography / Press / 2016 - Hyperallergic, A Hidden Times Square Sound Installation Returns to Full Hum, by Allison Meier May 19.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2012 - Andy Battaglia, A Sound From Underground The Wall Street Journal:, NY Culture, December 26.
Bibliography / Press / 2011 - Thomas Brett, On Max Neuhaus: The Sound Installation In Times Square, July 5.
Bibliography / Books / 2009 - Max Neuhaus: Times Square, Time Piece Beacon. Eds. Lynne Cooke and Karen Kelley, with Barbara Schröder. New York: Dia Art Foundation.
Bibliography / Publications / 2009 - “Preface” by Philippe Vergne.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2009 - Lynne Cooke, Location Listening.
Bibliography / Press / 2007 - Thierry Davila, “Max Neuhaus, Times Square.” Art Press 2, no. 5 (June)
Bibliography / Press / 2006 - Max Neuhaus, Times Square, Nutida Musik, 4:1 / 2006:07
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2005 - Ulrich Loock, "Times Square, Max Neuhaus's Sound Work in New York City"
Bibliography / Publications / 2002 - TIMES SQUARE by Max Neuhaus.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 2002 - Ulrich Loock, Dia Art Foundation, Max Neuhaus, Sound Works, 28 Sept.
Bibliography / Press / 2002 - Zuckerman, Alicia. “Max Neuhaus: Times Square”, EMF – Arts Electric.
Bibliography / Interviews / 2002 - Rory Logsdail, Max Neuhaus, Times Square, 1977/2002. A short film production: Firefly Pictures for Rai Sat Art. 7 min.75 sec. ©Firefly
Bibliography / Press / 2000 - Bagli, Charles V. "Mayor Claims Credit for Times Sq. Revival." The New York Times. January 27.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 1988 - Calvin Tomkins, "Hear", The New Yorker. October 24. pp 110 to 116
Bibliography / Press / 1987 - November 10, John Rockwell "Art Soothes In Times Square" The New York Times, , New York.
Bibliography / Publications / 1983 . The Sound Installation In Times Square by Max Neuhaus, (Text German and English).
Bibliography / Press / 1979 - Baracks Barbara "Max Neuhaus ' Broadway Melody" ART NEWS, New York, Nov.
Bibliography / Publications / 1978 - Richard Lorber, "Max Neuhaus, Times Square" ART FORUM, New York, January. review photo
Bibliography / Press / 1977 - Raymond Ericson, Music Made Especially for Times Square, - Max Neuhaus COMPOSER - New York Times Sunday, November 27
Bibliography / Texts by others / 1977 - Ericson Raymond, "Max Neuhaus Music Made Especially for Times Square", The New York Times, New York, Sunday Nov. 27.
Bibliography / Texts by others / 1977 - John Rockwell, Beneath The Feet Aural Art That Heals New York Times.
Bibliography / Publications / 1976 - HEAR INC. - HYBRID ENERGIES FOR ACOUSTIC RESOURCES Founder and Director: Max Neuhaus (Archive The Rockfeller Foundation)
Bibliography / Publications / 1974 - Underground Misic(s). By Max Neuhaus.
Bibliography / Press / 1974 - December 6. Max Neuhaus, “BANG, BOOooom, ThumP, EEEK, tinkle,” New York Times, 39. .