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From the images on the site, this looks to be how the clock used to work. (yes 2 + 7 != 10)
m steam is usually white
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'''''Metronome''''' is a large public [[installation art|art installation]] located along [[14th Street (Manhattan)|the south end]] of [[Union Square, Manhattan|Union Square]] in [[New York City]]. The work was commissioned by the [[The Related Companies|Related Companies]], developers of One Union Square South, with the participation of the [[Public Art Fund]] and the [[Municipal Art Society]]. The $4.2 million provided by the developer makes it one of the largest private commissions of public art.
 
The artwork was created by [[Jones/Ginzel|Kristin Jones and Andrew Ginzel]] and consists of several sections, including a round circular void from which puffs of white steam were at one point released throughout the day, and a clock made of large orange [[LED]] digits. Installation of ''Metronome'' began in February 1999, and its dedication took place on October 26, 1999.
 
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