DRWC is excited to announce the Waterfront Arts Debut Installation featuring a new, large-scale public art light and water Ghost Ship slated to make its debut this October 4 through November 3 at Race Street Pier.
This 90ft, site-specific Ghost Ship will appear under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, as a three-dimensional hologram. This will be the North American premiere of the piece by European-based Biangle Studio.
Commissioned by DRWC and curated by Ryan Strand Greenberg, Ghost Ship will be complemented by a self-guided audio tour highlighting the history and various narratives of the Delaware River.
Ghost Ship is a reflection of the goals for new public art and creative programming as part of the Waterfront Arts Program which includes:
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Embracing the evolution of the Delaware River Waterfront and its unique properties
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Creating new experiences and relationships for people to share in along the Delaware River Waterfront
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To celebrate our city’s rich diversity, art, and culture
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Serving as a catalyst for education and stewardship
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Exploring a broad range of types, scales, forms, and frequency of art
The Waterfront Arts Program and Ghost Ship is funded by the William Penn Foundation.
Artist: Biangle Studio
Curated By: Ryan Strand Greenberg
Engineering: Pennoni
Construction: AP Construction
Produced By: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Supported By: William Penn Foundation and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Sound Engineering By: Noah Donnelly and Ben Cassorla
Composed By: Jon Anderson
Project Manager: Maria Möller
Programming Manager: Dianne Loftis
Fabricator: Consortium Eventtechnik
