A giant hot dog will be installed in Times Square that will launch confetti.

One of the most unusual art installations in recent years will return to Times Square in New York City. As part of the Times Square Arts program, a 20-meter-tall hot dog will return on July 21st, shooting confetti into the air daily. According to the artists, the new version of the work reflects the changes that have taken place in the country over the past two years. Time-out tells in more detail.

From July 21 to August 8, the "Hot Dog: The Second Serving" installation will once again be located in Duffy Square in the heart of Times Square.

The project was created by Brooklyn artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw.

A giant hot dog, nearly 20 meters long, will be installed vertically. Just like in 2024, it will shoot confetti into the air daily using a hydraulic system. mechanism.

What does a new installation version mean?

The first version of the sculpture appeared in 2024. At the time, the creators called it a declaration of love. New York, as well as an ironic look at American consumer culture and the well-known “American dream.”

The new installation retains all the familiar elements.

Visitors will once again see the bun, sausage, mustard, and daily confetti "fireworks." However, according to the artists, the work has now taken on a new meaning.

"The hot dog is coming back, modified to reflect a changed country," say Jen Catron and Paula Outlaw.

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The authors noted that, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, they once again reflected on themes such as spectacle, patriotism, celebration, and power. They argued that symbols and myths endure, but their meaning changes over time.

The art object became a source of reflection

Times Square has always been a place where America showcases itself to the world, according to Times Square Arts Director Anna Starling.

So it's especially appropriate here, as we celebrate the country's 250th anniversary, to reflect on what American society is celebrating today.

She added that the artists do this through humor, large-scale installations, and provocation.

One of the most unusual photo zones this summer

Organizers note that visitors will not only be treated to an unusual art piece. Every day, they will be able to take spectacular photos under a giant hot dog during the confetti launch.

According to them, the installation, like New York itself, turned out to be noisy, bright, ambiguous, and impossible to miss.