Double Check is a 1982 sculpture by John Seward Johnson II, located across from Zuccotti Park at the corner of Liberty Street and Broadway in Manhattan, New York City.[1] The bronze[2] sculpture portrays a well-dressed businessman sitting with his briefcase open, which are filled with office materials getting ready to enter an office building. The statue is notable for its association with the 9/11 attacks.[3]
History
The sculpture was installed before the September 11 attacks serving as an art piece. However, after the attack, it became a memorial site, with people leaving flowers, notes, and candles. Photos were taken where the sculpture was covered in ash after the attack with it suffering minor damage.[3] It was moved multiple times and was moved for the final time across from Zuccotti Park (then Liberty Park).[4] The statue was removed to be cleaned and was returned to its original place in June 1, 2006.[2][a]