Most New Yorkers encounter pigeons every day and don't pay much attention to these ubiquitous birds often maligned as "flying rats." But this new pigeon—a 16-foot tall aluminum version—is impossible to ignore.
Called “Dinosaur,” this colossal pigeon has perched on the High Line. This artwork by Iván Argote isn't just a hyper-realistic rendering of the bird; instead it challenges traditions of who and what we monumentalize, as well as explore ideas around migration and the long view of history. The pigeon statue was one of the most polarizing proposals when High Line Art shared artwork suggestions a few years ago, so it's surely ruffling some feathers.
See it until April 2026.