In the spring of 2025, a massive sculpture of a nude woman was installed in front of San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building. The 45-foot sculpture, titled R-Evolution, was first shown at Burning Man before making its way to San Francisco as part of a series of public artwork installations in the city. Perhaps one of the most visible public artworks in San Francisco, the sculpture quickly became a well-known landmark in the city.
R-Evolution farewell celebration
Now, more than a year after its installation, the sculpture’s Embarcadero tenancy is coming to an end. This weekend, organizers are hosting a farewell celebration for the sculpture, complete with live music, performances, and a DJ. The artist behind the piece, Marco Cochrane, will speak at the celebration, and attendees can learn about the story behind the work
The farewell party is this Friday, October 2, from 5:30 to 8 pm under the sculpture. The event is free and open to all ages. The removal process will officially begin on October 12th and will be complete by October 15, so you still have over a week to see the sculpture one last time.
R-Evolution is part of the Big Art Loop, a project that aims to bring 100 public art pieces to San Francisco, creating a loop of installations around the city. The loop is a 34-mile trail that currently has over 25 sculptures, with more coming soon. We recommend taking a walk along the water before or after the farewell celebration to see more of the sculptures in the initiative. The waterfront portion of the loop stretches between Fisherman’s Wharf and India Basin and features 14 installations. Check out the full map here.