Central Park is preparing for a fresh artistic landmark this fall as Paris-born, New York-based artist Camille Henrot brings a new public installation to Manhattan.
Beginning September 9, 12 large-scale dog sculptures will be placed at Doris C. Freedman Plaza, the prominent southwest entrance to the park. The project, organized by the Public Art Fund, will remain on view for a full year through August 29, 2027.
The series, titled "Dogs," is built from bronze, stone, steel, and concrete. Henrot shaped the works from earlier ideas in her practice, extending her long-running interest in animals, form, and everyday life into the public realm. The sculptures reflect the varied personalities and silhouettes of dogs seen throughout New York's Upper West Side.
Henrot's broader body of work moves across sculpture, painting, video, and even floral composition, often linking the body, nature, technology, and care. Her recent projects have continued that approach, bringing a thoughtful and playful visual language to contemporary art.
With this installation, Central Park becomes not just a green space, but an open-air stage for contemporary sculpture and public engagement. It points to a future where art in shared urban spaces feels more accessible, immersive, and alive.
