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Mitchell's Art Takes Flight on High Line
19 Jul
Summary
- Tyler Mitchell's artwork debuts on Manhattan's High Line.
- The piece explores themes of Black pleasure and fantasy.
- The billboard is visible at 18th Street and 10th Avenue.
Photographer Tyler Mitchell's latest art piece, "Time for a New Sky II," is now on public display, marking his debut on Manhattan's High Line. This elevated park, built on a historic rail line, hosts art, performances, and gardens.
Mitchell, known for his groundbreaking work with American Vogue, explores Black identity and culture. His new billboard presents a solitary figure interacting with an artificial sky backdrop, questioning reality and fantasy. This piece expands his exploration of Black pleasure, leisure, and fantasy.
The artwork is situated at 18th Street and 10th Avenue, offering a unique juxtaposition with the New York skyline. It represents Mitchell's ongoing interest in the relationship between the body and the sky, embodying self-possession and possibility.
"Time for a New Sky II" will be visible through early September. It follows previous billboard works by artists like Katherine Bernhardt and Mickalene Thomas as part of the High Line's ongoing art series.
