They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
An overview of the New York City Skyline
The city that, more than any other in modern times, has been the magnet for people from all around the world, wanting to build a new life, fulfill their ambitions and realize even unanticipated dreams.
Elderfield is the former Chief Curator at MOMA
