Brian AhearnW 15th St between 10th Ave and 9th AveHeart Two · Location 104 · Drawn September 20011234Select a number to open a drawing state.The published 2006 collage is shown above. The numbered links open archival images. Use your browser’s Back button to return here.PhotographsDownload photograph 1Download photograph 2Download photograph 3Download photograph 4Download photograph 5Video podcast0:00If you travel up 10th Avenue and go east on 15th Street, on the south side of the street is number 440.0:08You know you're there when you run into the bicycle rack in the middle of the sidewalk and you've passed under an old, beautiful, intricate sky bridge.0:17The drawing was on the south side of the street.0:19There's now a sign that reads CECO and a triangular metal awning over the entrance for 440 just to the left.0:30where the drawing was made.0:31This is Brian Ahearn.0:33He was drawn in September of 2001.0:37His drawing is counting 10 people.0:41Yes, we do love New York.0:44Logistically, I cannot ask permission for every wall.0:47With this drawing, I met my first building owner.0:50She was very receptive, but ultimately it was concluded0:53that the drawing would come down after photos.0:56Removing work has always been a part of tape art.0:58Every piece I've ever made has been removed, usually within 24 hours of its creation.1:05My work in hospitals is the only exception to the rule. And now.1:09Lieutenant Brian Ahearn, firefighting was a family affair. He was the son of a firefighter,1:15former Lieutenant Edward Ahern, and was regarded as a dedicated, good-natured professional who was1:21generous with his time. For many years, he ran a senior citizen's Christmas dinner at St. Allison's← Location 103Heart Two · Location 104Location 105 →
