A 16ft-tall monument of a hyper-realist aluminum sculpture of a pigeon named 'Dinosaur' by artist Iván Argote will be placed on the High Line elevated park in New York City, referencing the pigeon's resilience and the possibility of humanity living on like pigeons in the future.
Key Points
Dinosaur sculpture by Iván Argote to be placed on High Line park
References the resilience of pigeons and humanity's potential survival
Adds a critical and funny perspective to public art
Pros
Celebrates the resilience and adaptability of pigeons in urban environments
Adds an interesting and thought-provoking piece of public art to the High Line park
Cons
Some may find the large pigeon sculpture unconventional or unappealing