290-greenhouse-ny-dixon – A whimsical look at the good side of global warming, as New Yorkers enjoy sun and surf. This speculative illustration depicts a future New York City deeply altered by the greenhouse effect, resulting in a tropical climate and significant sea level rise. Modernized, sleek skyscrapers and automated transit tubes dominate the background, while classic Manhattan architecture, such as the Chrysler Building, is nestled among the newer mega-structures. In the foreground, a sandy beach lines the edge of the elevated ocean water, populated by city residents relaxing under palm trees as small sailboats cruise nearby on the deep blue water. 1981, acrylic and gouache on masonite.
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