80 Artists are Vying for Next High Line Plinth Commissions, Nearly 20 are Black. Here's What Their Proposed Sculptures Look Like

80 Artists are Vying for Next High Line Plinth Commissions, Nearly 20 are Black. Here’s What Their Proposed Sculptures Look Like

Chicago artist AMANDA WILLIAMS proposes Sandra’s refuge: Safe Passage for Free Movement in Public Space for the High Line Plinth. THE PUBLIC WILL HELP DECIDE the artists chosen for two forthcoming installations on the High Line Plinth in New York City. An international advisory committee nominated 80 artists from 40 countries who submitted proposals. Nearly 20 Black artists are among those vying for the projects, including Phoebe Boswell, Nick Cave, Willie Cole, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Allison Janae Hamilton, Kapwani Kiwanga, Daniel Lind-Ramos, Gary Simmons, and Amanda Williams. A shortlist will be announced in fall 2020. The High Line curatorial team’s selections will be influenced by public comments and feedback. Once an elevated freight railroad track, the High Line was transformed into a linear pedestrian greenway in 2009. It’s about 1.5 miles long on the Westside of Manhattan, stretching from Gansevoort Street up to 34th Street, primarily along 10th Avenue. The High Line has a robust art program with a variety of rotating installations on view throughout the popular public park. “Brick House” by Simone Leigh was the first work commissioned for the Plinth, which is a central destination on the Spur, the newest section of the park located at … Continue reading 80 Artists are Vying for Next High Line Plinth Commissions, Nearly 20 are Black. Here’s What Their Proposed Sculptures Look Like