One of Jim Power’s mosaic-encrusted light poles has been returned to its former spot where it used to stand at Astor Place. However, the actual street is no longer there — at least a short, one-block stretch of it — having been replaced by a new, expanded plaza.
For now, the “Mosaic Man”’s pole is covered up in a padded blanket. It will be unveiled — hopefully, with up to six more of the decorated lampposts — at the three-day opening celebration for the Astor Place / Cooper Square renovation project during Sept. 15-17.
Yet, Power conceded that not all of the iconic artworks will be finished and put back in place by then. He said he’s not sure when they will all be done, but it probably won’t be long after the opening celebrations. He’s currently sprucing them up at the East Village’s Sixth St. Community Center.
