Two-Worlds

Two-Worlds is a project on the relationship of place and memory, and documents overlapping memories relating New York and other cities.

Submissions are sought from New York residents for inclusion in the project.

S. Chan (Forest Hills, NY) recounted that the cobblestone streets near Forest Hills Station reminded her of the cobblestone streets in the historic center of Callao, Peru.

Forest Hills Station, Queens
Images: Google Street View

Jiron San Martin, Callao, Peru

Share Your Story

Is there a place in New York that sparks a memory of another city you have experienced? This can be a subjective connection that you make which may not be obvious to anyone else.

To contribute to the project please fill out the form below or email projecttwoworlds@gmail.com. Your submission will be included in an upcoming installation of the project at Local Project, Long Island City in December.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Place in New York *

Specific address or location in New York that reminds you of another place

Place you remember *

Specific address or location of the place you remember

What details link the places in your memory?

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This project is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.