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Even in the steady drizzle that fell over Central Park on the day I snapped these photos, Monira Al Qadiri’s new public art sculpture First Sun looked radiant. Installed at Doris C. Freedman Plaza at the park’s southeast entrance, the 17-foot-tall work commands the space with an otherworldly presence that feels both ancient and futuristic.
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Spotted at 10th Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets: a giant billboard featuring two chickens (well, one hen and one rooster, to be specific) casually crossing the road — but don’t expect a punchline. This clever and surreal artwork, titled Don’t ASK by artist Allison Katz, is part of the High Line’s rotating public art series. With its deadpan humor and painterly style, the piece turns the classic joke setup into an open-ended moment of reflection. Why are they crossing? Katz leaves it up to the viewer — and maybe that’s the whole point. This installation will be up only through August 2025.
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If you happened to strolled along the High Line sometime between March 11th and May 31st, you may have noticed something striking floating above 10th Avenue at 18th Street: a familiar, fuchsia feline lounging with purpose. Soft Power was the latest billboard installation by acclaimed contemporary artist Alex Da Corte, and it turned heads for all the right reasons.
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Just in time for peak summer vibes, Union Square has a new landmark that’s equal parts art and affirmation. Love Continuum (2024), a bold and brilliant public sculpture by London-based artist Yoni Alter, is currently turning heads — and perspectives — on University Place between 13th and 14th Streets.
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If you’re heading to the Brooklyn Museum from Manhattan (or just looking for an unexpected adventure on your subway commute), make sure to get off the train one stop early at Grand Army Plaza (2 or 3 train) and pay a visit to Rex’s Dino Store — a wildly creative pop-up and public art installation that’s turning heads and raising smiles.
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