This bronze sphere was originally commissioned by the Port Authority for the plaza of the World Trade Center. The artwork was badly damaged by the debris from September 11th and became an iconic symbol of survival. There was considerable discussion, and even a film, Koenig's Kugel by the German Director Percy Adlon was made about including it as part of the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, but the sculpture was refurbished and then moved to its current location in 2002 near Hopes Garden in Battery Park.