High Line Art Seeks Public Input on 2029-2030 Plinth Sculptures

High Line Art has initiated a public comment period for 62 proposed commissions that will be considered for its 2029 and 2030 Plinth program. The feedback gathered from this public engagement will serve as a crucial resource for the curatorial committee as they deliberate on the final selection of artists and their works. This initiative aims to foster community involvement in shaping the future of public art along the elevated park.

The artist pool for these potential commissions includes a diverse array of acclaimed contemporary artists, such as Nina Chanel Abney, Kevin Beasley, Kathleen Ryan, and Anicka Yi, among others. These artists are known for their significant contributions to the contemporary art landscape. The Plinth, situated on the Spur, the easternmost section of the High Line overlooking 10th Avenue at West 30th Street, has become a prominent venue for monumental public art installations since its inception in 2019.

Past Plinth commissions have included notable works like Iván Argote's "Dinosaur" (2024) and Simone Leigh's inaugural "Brick House" (2019). Currently, the Plinth features Tuan Andrew Nguyen's "The Light That Shines Through the Universe" (2026), a 27-foot-tall sandstone sculpture that pays homage to the destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas. This sculpture is on display through fall 2027. The selection process for Nguyen's successor is complete, with the next artwork slated for unveiling later next year, though details remain confidential until the official reveal.