The Pigeon Gets It’s Moment

A massive pigeon will perch onto the High Line in Downtown Manhattan. The 16-foot-tall sculptural artwork is the brainchild of Columbian artist and filmmaker Ivan Argote, whose dubbed the pudgy feathered bird “Dinosaur.” 

Pigeons aren’t the most glorified bird in the animal kingdom—not like its distant cousins in the eagle and hawk. However, Argote’s iteration will be hard to take your eyes off of as it makes its presence felt at one of New York City’s most frequented intersections. He just hopes it doesn’t cause any accidents as busy New Yorkers rush past Tenth Avenue at 30th Street. 

“Dinosaur” is the latest sculptural artwork to join the High Line, which in the past has included a fluorescent pink tree by Swiss visual artist Pamela Rosenkranz, and “Brick House (2019) by American artist Simone Leigh. 

The artwork will open at the High Line in October and run through Spring 2026.

Meanwhile, across the pond, The Museum of London has unveiled a new logo as part of its rebranding effort. The institution, soon to be renamed London Museum, will relocate to Smithfield Market in 2026 after significant delays and budget overruns.

The new logo features a white clay pigeon with a glittery golden excrement. Senior curator Francis Marshall emphasized that pigeons have been a part of London’s landscape for over a millennium becoming a symbol of the city. The museum intends for the rebrand to keep the institution engaged and relevant by reflecting London’s diverse realities and stories. The new logo was designed by Uncommon Creative Studio, which consulted with 33 Londoners from various fields, including artists, chefs and museum professionals.

Posted by: TAWD on August 12, 2024