Sam
Durant, the artist behind the fiberglass "Untitled (drone),"
said the work was designed to "remind the public that drones and
surveillance are a tragic and pervasive presence in the daily
lives of many living outside - and within - the United States."
The white sculpture of the predator drone stands out against the
blue summer skies, appearing to hover over 10th Avenue, and
rotating on its pole when pushed by the wind.
"What we want to do with High Line Art is to bring to the public
not just beautiful artworks, but also thought provoking artworks
that can generate conversations," said Cecilia Alemani, chief
curator of High Line Art, which sponsored Durant's work.
California resident Ariella Figueroa said the drone made her
think about the future.
"It's the same technology that we were using in Iraq and
Afghanistan 10, 12 years ago that is now handheld and anyone can
buy," said Figueroa. "It's a little intimidating, a little
scary, especially here in New York City."
(Reporting by Aleksandra Michalska, Writing by Rosalba O'Brien;
Editing by Marguerita Choy)
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