Events / New York

The Oyster

Governor's Island
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A monumental outdoor sculptural installation by acclaimed Mohawk artist Alan Michelson, on view on Governors Island from July through November 2026. The installation reflects on the parallel erasures of Indigenous lifeways and oyster ecologies in the harbor, while pointing toward the possibility of their restoration and return.
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View event at www.govisland.com

About Governor's Island

207 Harbor Rd, New York, NY 10303
Open
• Closes 10:00 PM
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