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Have You Seen 'Electric Dandelions' At The Hoboken Waterfront? (PHOTOS)

An international art exhibit that began at Burning Man in 2016 arrived in Hoboken last week and is charming admirers.

HOBOKEN, NJ — A group of 28-feet tall "Electric Dandelions" began blooming on the Hoboken waterfront this past Friday.

The art exhibit will continue illuminate two locations in the mile-square city through May.

On Friday, Feb.23, the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) unveiled the installation of the steel structures, which are lit by LEDs.

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They're located at Pier A and at Monroe Center Plaza, 720 Monroe St.

Crafted by the renowned artist Abram Santa Cruz and Liquid PXL, a Los Angeles-based art collective, ten of the sculptures will be poised through May 24.

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They were first brought to life at Burning Man in 2016, and have also been featured at Illuminate Adelaide in Australia, Firefly Music Festival in Delaware, and the River of Light winter festival in Liverpool.

According to a release, "By day, they offer a stunning representation of dandelions in full bloom against the backdrop of the Hoboken skyline. As night falls, they transform into a mesmerizing spectacle, captivating the senses with their dynamic and enchanting display of light and motion. This unique, captivating artwork activates the Hoboken waterfront and Sinatra Drive, as well as the area around Hoboken’s key Ninth Street/Congress Street Light Rail Station, providing a pleasant environment to enjoy the outdoors as the weather transitions to spring."

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