"I used to be your neighbor♡" Bird Pit Solo Exhibition | June 26 - August 23, 2026

Pigeons have long been a source of fascination, carrying multiple layers of meaning. Although often associated with peace, love, and purity, the pigeons found in cities seem far removed from these ideals. Their constant pecking at scraps on the ground and sudden wingbeats to escape danger reveal gestures of survival that appear at odds with the symbolic qualities traditionally attributed to them. In urban spaces, pigeons are often stigmatized and marginalized. Yet their resilience allows them to persist, remaining in the city with a determination not different from our own.

I used to be your neighbor ♡ , a solo exhibition by Korean artist Bird Pit (aka Seungwhan Kim), features 51 of New York City's most iconic residents: pigeons. Designed to be both playful and gently endearing, these sculptural pigeons travel from Seoul to New York, temporarily nesting at Bungee Space. The exhibition invites reflection on urban life, encouraging viewers to reconsider both themselves and their surroundings. As temporary neighbors, the pigeons quietly return the gaze of visitors. Visitors may observe, avoid, or even adopt a pigeon, extending the encounter beyond the exhibition.