Ali Cherri Shortlisted for High Line Plinth Commission in New York
The Facts
Almine Rech announced that French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri has been shortlisted for the High Line Plinth in New York. The Plinth, located on the Spur above 30th Street and 10th Avenue, has served since 2019 as a dedicated stage for large-scale contemporary commissions, each unveiled for an eighteen-month run. Cherri is among sixty-two artists invited to propose the seventh and eighth commissions, destined for 2029 and 2030. His proposal, "Apples in a White Bowl," transforms a still-life motif into a monumental sculpture featuring a large white cement bowl with disproportionately sized bronze apples in decay, referencing New York's "Big Apple" identity.
The Signal
The shortlist reflects the High Line's continued role as a prominent platform for public sculpture, drawing from the model of London's Fourth Plinth. For Cherri, inclusion among sixty-two international artists signals growing institutional recognition, potentially elevating his market standing. The public comment period ahead of the final shortlist offers collectors and curators insight into upcoming large-scale works, while the 2029-2030 timeline underscores the long lead times for major public commissions.
- Artists: Ali Cherri
- Galleries: Almine Rech
- Museums: High Line
- Locations: New York
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