Sheep Flock to Times Square

THE NEW YORK TIMES / ARTSBEAT  1 MARCH 2011
 
 

Joining the art carnival that descends on New York City during the annual Armory Show, the huge contemporary art fair that opens on Thursday, Times Square is transforming itself into a “whimsical” sculpture garden.

Pieces by Tom Otterness (a huge bronze mouse, looking as if it has outgrown the subway), Niki de Saint Phalle (a 10-foot ceramic and glass female figure) and Kyu Seok Oh, a Brooklyn artist (a flock of sheep handmade from heavy paper) were unveiled on Tuesday along with two other sculptures by Grimanesa AmorĂ³s and David Kennedy Cutler. The works, presented by the Times Square Alliance, will remain on view through Monday.

Four of the sculptures are at Duffy Square and sites between 46th Street and 47th Street. The sheep, which are presented in partnership with the West Harlem Art Fund, will be grazing motionlessly for the week between 45th Street and 46th Street near the Marriott Marquis Hotel. No need to feed them.

 
Randy Kennedy, The New York Times / ArtsBeat

 
Photo: The flock of sheep. (Angel Franco/The New York Times)