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Two Giant Bears to Transform Gowanus | New York City News
Two colossal bear sculptures, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, are set to roar into Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal this August, transforming the waterfront into an interactive art playground. Standing 26 and 13 feet tall respectively, these light-filled installations by artist Jen Lewin—crafted from reclaimed ocean plastic and packed with infinity mirrors and programmable lights—invite visitors to step inside and explore. Their arrival marks a bold fusion of environmental art and urban renewal, perfectly timed with the canal’s ongoing cleanup and the launch of the Nevins Landing development. Designed by…
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