Who is Anibal Aviles?

Corporal Anibal Felipe Aviles Jr. grew up on W 108th Street, attended Booker T. Washington Junior High School and served his country as a Marine in Vietnam earning a Purple Heart and giving his life.

An installation dedicated to his memory, and the vibrant community of “Good Neighbors” between 106th- 110th Streets on Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, is on view from September 1, 2022 for approximately two years at 111 W 108th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues

more info on the artist’s website:
https://www.jmayaluz.com/good-neighbors

This Anibal Aviles Playground Installation is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by LMCC. Additional funding and support came from the Jacob and Ruth Epstein Foundation, El Taller Latino Americano, the Columbus-Amsterdam BID, Materials for the Arts, Manhattan Valley Restoration LDC, Friends of Anibal Aviles Playground