Arts+Culture / News9/11 will be shown on a digital billboard in Times SquareOn 8 September, conspiracy theory activists will unveil a 45-foot digital billboard that displays the destruction of World Trade Center 7 on a loopShareLink copied ✔️September 5, 2014Arts+CultureNewsText Thomas Gorton On 11 September 2001, the 47-storey World Trade Center 7 skyscraper collapsed, 350ft away from the Twin Towers. It wasn't hit by aircraft, but caught fire as a result of the intense heat emanating from the Twin Towers, eventually causing the building's demise. However, conspiracy theorists have always maintained that the style of WTC 7's collapse is clear evidence of an inside job by the US government, who wanted to bring down the skyscraper owing to the fact that it contained highly classified government secrets. Many draw comparisons between WTC 7's collapse and controlled demolitions. Activists will not let the issue go and a group called ReThink911 have paid to rent a 45-foot digital billboard on the corner of 42nd St and 8th Ave in New York, one of the busiest places in Manhattan. Between 8 September and 5th October, for fifteen seconds out of every two minutes the billboard will display the descent of World Trade Center 7, meaning that on the anniversary of 9/11, Manhattan residents will have to watch a skyscraper collapsing on a loop. The group expect that they'll gain 100,000 viewers per day and 'shed light' on the conspiracy. In a statement, ReThink911 said: "The message will be simple and powerful, encouraging viewers to trust their instincts about WTC 7’s smooth, symmetrical downward motion," Check it out for yourself below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingBjörk on nature, new music and working with AI: ‘I’m a digital craftswoman’Between hosting a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland and building her long-awaited 11th studio album, Björk calls in to dispel a misconception about her workMusicFashionRagebait runway cameos are fashion’s most embarrassing trend PumaEventWhat Went Down at Puma x Salehe Bembury launch in LABeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusic Swetty is Japan’s modern emo rock starDazed LeagueInside Dazed League, a tribute to soccer in North AmericaReplitLife & CultureJoin Spike Jonze, Reshma Saujani and more at vibeconBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followFashionMarc Jacobs’ vibrant SS27 show had an abundance mindsetEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy