As the mural is set for removal due to the conversion of Pfizer's old headquarters into residential apartments, art conservationists are urgently searching for both funding and a suitable home to preserve this significant piece of medical history. Andrew Cronson, an art historian involved in the relocation efforts, expressed, "I would ideally like to see it as part of an educational future, whether it's on a hospital campus as part of a school or a college." They face a tight deadline, with a move-out date as soon as September 10.
This mural, titled "Medical Research Through the Ages," was created by Greek American artist Nikos Bel-Jon. It spans 40 feet wide and 18 feet high, serving as a prominent display in Pfizer's midtown Manhattan headquarters since its establishment in 1961. It's a reflection of the era's corporate identity where grand art projects were intended as symbols of success. The piece is valued not just as art, but as a historical testament to medical artistry and commercial ambition.
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