Jul 30

‘The Post-Olympic City’ Shows What Became Of Ex-Olympic Sites At The Storefront For Art & Architecture (PHOTOS)

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During the Olympic ceremonies, the stadiums glow with the spirit of excitement as tourists pour into temporary sites. But what becomes of these locales after the thrill of the games has passed? The exhibition titled, “The Post-Olympic City” at the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York revisits former Olympic host cities and explores their lives following the transformative games.

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Photographers Gary Hustwit and Jon Pack visited former Olympic homes Athens, Barcelona, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Montreal, Lake Placid, Rome, and Sarajevo, collecting videos, images and other materials along the way.

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