"Few arrivals have captured NYC's imagination quite like Dinosaur, the colossal aluminum pigeon by Iván Argote that has perched on the High Line's Spur for the past year and a half. Now, as the viral sculpture prepares to fly the coop in early April, the park is giving its feathered icon a lively New York goodbye."
"In a city where pigeons are a slightly annoying part of daily life, Dinosaur flipped the script, turning the humble bird into a majestic creature with a loyal following. She inspired everything from pigeon parties and pageants to online campaigns begging the park to keep her permanently roosted above Chelsea."
"The farewell party will harness that energy. From 12pm to 4pm, the Spur will transform into a pigeon-themed playground, complete with a live DJ set from Tommy Sparks, family workshops scattered throughout the space and rounds of trivia for those who consider themselves amateur ornithologists-or at least committed pigeon fans."
Dinosaur, a colossal aluminum pigeon sculpture by artist Iván Argote, has become a cultural icon on the High Line's Spur over the past 18 months. The artwork transformed pigeons from everyday urban nuisances into celebrated subjects, inspiring pigeon parties, pageants, and campaigns for permanent installation. As the sculpture prepares to depart in early April, the High Line is hosting a farewell celebration on March 21. The event runs from noon to 4pm and features live DJ music from Tommy Sparks, family workshops, pigeon-themed trivia, bingo hosted by a pigeon impersonation pageant winner, and limited-edition poster signings by the artist. Attendees are encouraged to wear pigeon-inspired clothing for professional photos with the sculpture.
Read at Time Out New York
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