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A Race Against Time: Saving Nikos Bel-Jon's Medical Mosaic Masterpiece

A monumental work of art, a shining example of mid-20th century mosaic artistry, hangs in the balance. "Medical Research Through The Ages," a stunning 36-foot by 14-foot metal and mosaic mural by renowned artist Nikos Bel-Jon, faces an uncertain future. Housed for over six decades in the lobby of the former Pfizer World Headquarters at 235 East 42nd Street, the mural is in imminent danger of demolition as the building undergoes a major residential conversion.