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Throughout the years, New Yorkers have grown accustomed to a delightful bronze hippo ballerina popping up at different locations.
The work of Danish artist Bjørn Okholm Skaarup, the sculpture has, in fact, been on display numerous times before—but, starting next week, it will be getting the star treatment it deserves at a new solo exhibit featuring over 25 of Skaarup's beloved renditions of animals and more.
"A Mythical Menagerie," on display at 530 West 24th Street near 10th Avenue in Chelsea from April 4 through May 18, will also include a nine-foot-tall mini-menagerie dubbed "The Town Musicians of Bremen." According to an official press release, the work is inspired by Brothers Grimm's "beloved fairy tale which describes the journey of a ragtag fellowship of retired, domesticated animals—a donkey, dog, cat and rooster—that unite to form an unlikely but irresistible band of musicians."
A ton of new works will make their US debut on site.
In "The Four Seasons," Skaarup quite literally brings trees to life, sculpting them with "arms" outstretched during the spring, filled with blooms in the summer, seeking shelter from the rain during the fall months and frail in the winter.
The arrival of Skaarup's solo show couldn't be more opportune: just about a year ago, a mini "Hippo Ballerina" took up residence on the east side of midtown Manhattan but, alas, it is scheduled to be taken down at the end of the month.
Although we're sure that "A Mythical Menagerie" will quickly become one of the best exhibits to catch in NYC, you might be craving a bit of outdoors art despite the not-so-great weather we've been enduring throughout the past few days.
To that intent, we present you with our list of best outdoor art to see in NYC this spring.
Who knows? You might wish real spring into existence by visiting the various al fresco destinations.