Installing “With Great Power Comes No Accountability”

Jilly Ballistic's "With Great Power Comes No Accountability" inaugurates our new Public Art Series. Here, get a behind-the-scenes look as our production team donned masks, braved the cold, and installed Jilly's timely work. All photos are by Marc J. Franklin.

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

The facade of our building at 416 West 42 Street mid-installation.

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

Our exterior display is open and ready for filling!

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

Our diligent production team unravels Jilly's work and prepares it for mounting.

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

Jilly Ballistic's work is set in place.

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

Production Manager Jay Janicki finesses the angle of Jilly's installation.

Image of an early 20th century soldier, crouching while wearing a gas mask, is pasted over the right side of an American Eagle ad. On the left side the same ad, a young male model crouches in front of a scenic road on the highway.

The installation is up and covered, all set for the unveiling!

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