Currently located in the outskirts of Battery Park, The Sphere was initially created by artist Fritz Koenig to symbolize world peace and unity.  Although it was originally located in the Austin J. Tobin Plaza where the Twin Towers had once stood,  its structure was damaged in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, resulting in its broken appearance today. While it now serves as a tribute to the events that occurred in 2001, its current location leaves its presence to be forgotten and isolated from society.