Manhattan's High Line has welcomed a striking new public artwork: auroBOROS--Urban Memory and Collective Dream, a large inflatable sculpture by Berlin-based duo Plastique Fantastique, made up of Marco Canevacci and Yena Young.
Installed above Little West 12th Street in the Meatpacking District, the piece will remain on view through September 20, coinciding with New York Fashion Week. Its form draws on Bulgari's iconic serpent motif, reimagined here as a gleaming, abstract loop that stretches across the elevated park.
At first glance, the sculpture appears metallic, but its surface is actually a synthetic inflatable structure kept in shape by powerful air pumps. Inside the work, visitors encounter warped reflections and a tunnel-like visual effect that turns the surrounding cityscape into part of the experience.
Public response has been lively, with many visitors pausing to explore the installation and photograph its mirrored surfaces. The work also reflects Plastique Fantastique's long-running interest in accessible materials and experimental urban design, marking the duo's first public art installation in the United States.
By blending fashion references, inflatable engineering, and site-specific art, auroBOROS adds a fresh layer to New York's outdoor cultural landscape. It suggests a future where public spaces become even more interactive, immersive, and creatively connected to city life.
