An abecedarium (or abecedary) is an inscription consisting of the letters of the alphabet, almost always listed in order. This clever sorting of letters is a fitting selection for the New York Public Library, host to the online, interactive exhibition co-produced by Lynne Sachs and Susan Agliata, Abecedarium: NYC.
This project explores the above and below ground history, geography, and culture of New York City through 26 words. The words aren't ordinary, everyday words. K is for Kermis, a festival usually held to raise money; P for Pelagic, relating to oceans or seas; N is for Nosogeography, the study of the geographical causes of diseases, and so on.
Visual and aural relationships are formed between these words and specific locations, indicated by maps, throughout New York City's five boroughs through video, animation, photography and sound.
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