Iván Argote—the artist behind the infamous pigeon sculpture for New York's High Line—to debut permanent installation in Italy
This month, the Colombian artist will unveil his site-specific sculpture in an ancient Piedmontese town, as well as a solo gallery show in London
Colombian artist Iván Argote is set to unveil a permanent installation in Italy this month at the Radis public art project in Bene Vagienna, located in the northwestern province of Cuneo. Argote is renowned for his monumental pigeon sculpture, Dinosaur (2024), which was exhibited on New York's High Line from 2024 to 2026. The new installation, called Piazza del Chafleo, will transform the town's public space into a revitalized area that intertwines the town's history, water conservation projects, Roman ruins, and religious mysticism.
The Radis initiative, supported by the Italian foundations Fondazione Arte CRT and Fondazione CRC, aims to create new meeting points and expand the region's cultural offerings. Argote hopes the Piazza del Chafleo will eventually be renamed, as he strives to celebrate the town's heritage and foster human connection. The artist's work, which reflects his longstanding relationship with Perrotin gallery, will be displayed alongside installations by Giulia Cenci and Petrit Halilaj, further enriching the Radis map.
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