‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture unveiled during Grand Army Plaza tree lighting
During a Christmas-tree lighting at 20 Grand Army Plaza on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn unveiled and blessed a replica of the “Angels Unawares” sculpture.
This artwork depicts a raft packed with migrants and refugees representing several cultures and different historical eras. It was permanently dedicated at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square in September 2019 to mark the 105th World Day of Refugees and Migrants.
The sculpture was designed by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. The reproduction here is 20 feet long, 12 feet high and weighs 3.8-tons.