FOR THE BIRDS Terrain Biennial, Newburgh, NY September 27- November 15, 2025
Every night, between April and November, between sunset and dusk, a performance of operatic scale happens in the sky over Newburgh. Hundreds of chimney swifts gather over Liberty Street swooping and spinning until they descent all at once into an abandoned industrial chimney on Johnes Street. These birds perform seven shows a week for us, it is only fair we give them a performance in return. FOR THE BIRDS is a site specific, sculptural installation which places a small theater stage and script across the street from the chimney swifts and gives passerby an opportunity to perform for, or with, the birds.
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Text, design, and construction by Dan Daly Paint work by Julia Wilson installed on the back fence of Murmuration
