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Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square

Euronews World · 2026-07-23

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• What happened: A giant hot dog sculpture, titled 'Hot Dog: The Second Serving', has returned to Times Square in New York, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a 65-foot installation created by artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw. • Why it matters: The sculpture serves as a playful yet thought-provoking reflection of American society, highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of Times Square as a cultural landmark. • What to watch next: Observers will be keen to see how the installation is received by the public and whether it sparks discussions about American identity and culture during the anniversary celebrations.

No Comment Video. Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 23/07/2026 - 12:37 GMT+2 A giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York's Times Square as artists unveil a 65-foot installation marking America's 250th anniversary. A giant hot dog sculpture has returned to Times Square in New York as artists unveiled 'Hot Dog: The Second Serving', a 20-metre installation celebrating America's 250th anniversary. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Created by Brooklyn artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, the sculpture is a new version of their previous 'Hot Dog in the City' installation. The artists say Times Square was the ideal location because of its constant activity and mix of people, which they see as a reflection of American society. They describe the work as playful and excessive, while also carrying a deeper message about the country today. USA Exhibition New York Sculpture Top stories Now playing Next Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square Now playing Next Giant swing offers breathtaking ride above the Swiss Alps Now playing Next Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss monument Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 23rd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 23rd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Houthis claim strikes on Red Sea vessels as US continues Iran attacks Now playing Next EU set to bow to fresh US tariffs after current regime lapses Now playing Next Euronews in Cotignac: How a historic French village survived a night of wildfire Now playing Next Is Europe's new Entry/Exit system changing how Britons travel? Now playing Next Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running Now playing Next Latvian PM speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets Lavrov Now playing Next 'Armour of God: Ultimatum': Jackie Chan starts shooting in Kazakhstan Now playing Next "NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran," official warns Now playing Next Putin stepping up hybrid war on Latvia because he’s ‘losing in Ukraine’, PM Kulbergs says Now playing Next Green homes: Which countries are making their buildings more energy efficient? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire No Comment Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain No Comment Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze No Comment Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine Europe News Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy Europe Today Europe Today: Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets Lavrov USA US announces landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia Business EU gives conditional green light to Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal Euronews Tech Talks Marine microplastic pollution: How scientists detect it | Euronews Tech Talks The Ring Guiding Europe? Ireland's six-month EU Presidency takes centre stage on The Ring 12 minutes with Germany's Europe minister on EU budget: 'Options are limited' Europe News Euronews in Cotignac: How a historic French village survived a night of wildfire ADVERTISEMENT Qatar in Motion Defying the Heat: Qatar's Winter Sports Fiesta Culture news Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens after French Crown Jewels theft scandal USA Trial date set in US drug trafficking case against Nicolas Maduro Russia Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running Europe News French environment minister convinced to stay on after announcing resignation Economy New UK PM touts 'cost of living government' with VAT cut and bus fare cap Europe News EU's food safety agency reduces safe daily intake level of 'forever chemical' TFA Europe News EU set to bow to fresh US tariffs after current regime lapses ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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