Buckminster Fuller’s iconic 'Fly’s Eye Dome' (1976) sculpture at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton has collapsed after a severe blizzard. The fiberglass structure, one of only five existing prototypes of its kind, buckled under the weight of heavy snow, leaving its custom-made modular components crumpled and in need of extensive restoration.
The incident is a significant blow to the LongHouse Reserve, as the sculpture serves as the institution's most recognizable landmark and a centerpiece for its programming. The restoration process faces complex challenges, including the high cost of recreating custom parts and the difficulty of assessing the market value for such a rare architectural artwork during a period when the institution is already fundraising for a major expansion.