The Cid

Sculpture in Upper Manhattan often slips between the cracks of the neighborhood’s hustle. The Cid offers a quiet counterpoint to the street-level energy of Broadway, where metal and stone take shape behind storefront glass. These spaces aren’t galleries in the traditional sense; they’re workshops that double as showrooms, where the act of making is as visible as the finished piece. A visit here feels less like browsing and more like stepping into the slow, deliberate rhythm of craft. The studio sits at 3755 Broadway, New York, NY 10032, a stretch where the city’s edge blurs into residential calm. Those curious about the work can call ahead at (212) 926-2234—no appointment necessary, but a heads-up ensures someone’s around to answer questions. For directions, the map pins the spot precisely, marking a place where the neighborhood’s industrial past lingers in the materials at hand. Bronze, steel, and salvaged wood don’t announce themselves loudly, but they don’t need to.