Bjorn Skaarup’s first major NYC exhibition is now open!

Bjorn Skaarup, Hippo Ballerina bronze, 180 x 84 x 84 in.

On February 7, Hippo Ballerina was welcomed to New York City by representatives from NYC Parks, Lincoln Center, and American Ballet Theater.  The monumental sculpture will be on exhibit through July at the corner of 64th Street & Broadway.

More pictures from the unveiling event can be seen on our blog and great photos by visitors of the sculpture are also popping up on Instagram #dancewithhippoballerina

photo by Noel Allum

The companion gallery exhibition, Bronze Creatures Great and Small, is on view through March 17 in our 57th Street gallery. The show includes a variety of Skaarup's animal inspired sculptures, as well as a series of limited edition etchings which you can preview online here: Bjorn Skaarup Works on Paper.

photo by Noel Allum

Bull in a China Shop bronze, 31 x 23 x 16 in.  Dino Paleontologist bronze, 64 x 27 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.

Hippo Ballerina, tiptoe bronze, 48 3/4 x 24 x 20 in.

American Flamingo, Bahama Color engraved etching, 19 1/4 x 13 5/8 in. Hippo Tightrope Dancer Color engraved etching, 18 x 12 in.

Common Blackbird, Sweden Color engraved etching, 13 1/2 x 16 in.

Please contact us for pricing or additional details about the work at: art@cavaliergalleries.com or 212.570.4696