Julia Chiang has unveiled a new public art exhibition titled "This Way That Way, Here" at Rockefeller Center in New York City, presented by Art Production Fund as part of the Art in Focus series. The show features a trio of glass cases with 18 glazed ceramic vessels at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, a diorama-like window display at 10 Rockefeller Plaza created through a children's workshop called Art Sundae, murals throughout the campus reproducing excerpts from Chiang's 2021–2025 works, and a 125-foot mural on the Rink Level. The exhibition runs through the end of October and includes paintings and ceramics that explore themes of the human body and natural phenomena.
This exhibition matters because it brings contemporary art into a highly trafficked public space, making it accessible to millions of visitors and commuters who pass through Rockefeller Center daily. Chiang's work, which draws parallels between human and natural processes, invites moments of reflection and connection in an urban environment. The inclusion of community workshops like Art Sundae also demonstrates how public art can engage local residents and foster participatory experiences, expanding the reach of visual art beyond traditional gallery and museum settings.