Iván Argote's 16-Foot Pigeon Sculpture to Perch on NYC's High Line
The colossal artwork aims to shift perceptions of pigeons as it overlooks one of Manhattan's busiest intersections.
- The sculpture, named 'Dinosaur,' will be installed in October 2024 and remain for 18 months.
- Created by Colombian artist Iván Argote, the hand-painted aluminum pigeon challenges the view of pigeons as urban pests.
- The artwork is part of the High Line Plinth's rotating series of large contemporary sculptures.
- The installation reflects on pigeons' historical roles and their symbolic connection to New York's immigrant identity.
- The project hopes to evoke a mix of attraction, seduction, and fear among viewers.
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