Bjorn Skaarup

"The Partnership is also beautifying the area through sculpture — and hippos. The Cavalier Gallery, in accordance with the Partnership, recently unveiled a sculpture titled “Hippo Ballerina” at Pershing Square Plaza West, on the west side of Park Avenue between East 41st and East 42nd Streets. Created by Danish artist Bjorn Okholm Skaarup, the 2.5-ton bronze sculpture, accompanied by two related sculptures that will all remain on display through year’s end, is exactly what it sounds like. This marks the second collaboration between the Partnership and the Cavalier Gallery, following three Jim Rennert sculptures that were installed in Pershing Square Plaza in 2021."

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https://commercialobserver.com/2022/06/city-bids-use-arts-and-culture-to-activate-and-revitalize-the-streets-of-new-york/