Bold. Beautiful. Terminal B
Art at Terminal B
Located throughout the terminal, these four commissioned art installations in partnership with the Public Art Fund celebrate the city’s creative energy, openness, and diversity. Each site-specific work transforms Terminal B into a vibrant civic landmark, making your journey through the terminal as inspiring as it is memorable.
Artist: Jeppe Hein
All Your Wishes
Artist Jeppe Hein’s colorful, mirror-finished balloon sculptures are scattered throughout Terminal B, appearing to float toward the ceiling in defiance of gravity. At floor level, three bright red bench sculptures reinvent public seating, curving and twisting to invite travelers to pause, reflect, and connect. These playful benches offer moments of respite and new perspectives on the shared spaces around us. Dispersed like a fairytale breadcrumb trail, the balloons encourage visitors to look skyward and embrace a sense of wonder. Location: Level 4, post-security (throughout pedestrian bridges and Food Hall).
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Photo: Nicholas Knight, Courtesy of the artist; LaGuardia Gateway Partners; Public Art Fund, NY; 303 GALLERY, NY; K NIG GALERIE, Berlin; Galleri Nicolai Wallner, Copenhagen.
Artist: Sabine Hornig
La Guardia Vistas
Sabine Hornig’s transparent photo-collage transforms an expansive glass façade in the Connector, filling the space with sunlight and a kaleidoscope of color, image, and text. The installation merges over 1,100 photographs of New York City into interlocking cityscapes and incorporates quotes from and about Fiorello La Guardia, the airport’s founder and NYC Mayor from 1934 to 1945, celebrating visionary leadership and the city’s spirit. Location: Levels 2 and 3 garage connectors, pre-security.
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Photos: Nicholas Knight. Courtesy of the artist; LaGuardia Gateway Partners; Public Art Fund, NY; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York / Los Angeles. Sabine Hornig and VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn Germany
Artist: Laura Owens
I 🍕 NY
Laura Owens’ vibrant mosaic mural spans two levels of Terminal B’s largest interior wall, thoughtfully engaging every curve and corner. Made of handmade glazed ceramic tiles, the mural features iconic images of New York City that shift with your perspective—from recognizable landmarks and beloved snacks to impressionistic colors and abstract glimpses of the city. It celebrates both historic public artworks and the expansive transit network that connects them all, capturing the energy and imagination of NYC. Location: Departures (Level 3) and Arrivals (Level 2), pre-security.
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Photos: Tom Powel Imaging. Courtesy of the artist; Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, New York, Rome; Sadie Coles HQ, London; and Galerie Gisela Capitan, Cologne
Artist: Sarah Sze
Shorter Than the Day
Sara Sze’s monumental sculpture of powder-coated aluminum and steel captures the passage of time through hundreds of photographs of the NYC sky, from dawn to midnight. Fragile and intricate, the globe gradually reveals more as you move around it, offering a meditation on permanence, transience, and the Emily Dickinson poem that inspired its name. Location: Departures (Level 3), pre-security.
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Photos: Nicholas Knight, Courtesy of the artist; LaGuardia Gateway Partners; Public Art Fund, NY; Sarah Sze