45-Foot-Tall Naked Sculpture Leaving SF After 18 Months
After a year and a half, Celebrate Marco Cochrane’s 45-ft “R-Evolution” naked sculpture with a free celebration with live performances, music & a dance party at Embarcadero Plaza on October 2, 2026 from –
A Final Celebration at Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, presented by Big Art Loop
After gracing San Francisco’s waterfront with her strength, beauty, and monumental presence, Marco Cochrane’s breathtaking 32,000 pound sculpture, R-Evolution, is preparing to leave Embarcadero Plaza.
Join Big Art Loop, Building 180, Opulent Temple, and San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department for an unforgettable final celebration honoring the sculpture, the story behind her creation, and the impact she has made during her time in San Francisco.
R-Evolution will start to come down Monday, October 12th, 2026 and will be completely off site by Thursday, October 15th, 2026, so please join Big Art Loop to dance the departure away.
The evening will be filled with a word from the artist, live music, inspiring performances, a global meditation, and a closing DJ set by Opulent Temple.
All are welcome to gather beneath R-Evolution one last time to celebrate, reflect, dance, and say goodbye. You won’t want to miss this powerful farewell. The celebration is free, with RSVPs encouraged.
Friday, October 2, 2026 Celebration
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Live music // DJs // Performances
Opulent TempleJoin us for an afternoon of live music, performance, movement, and connection beneath R-Evolution, culminating in a closing dance party with Opulent Temple. The program features: • Soaring operatic arias by Jewelz Moya of Renegade Opera (@renegadeopera) • A live performance by Ultimate Fantastic featuring Sista Kat (@k.sista, @pharroh_aka_pharroh_ox, @nameswink, and @dejasolis) • A collective global meditation • A closing DJ set by Syd Gris of Opulent Temple (@opulenttemple)
About R-Evolution at Embarcadero Plaza
Daily Breathing: 5–6PM
Lighting: nightly from sunset to 11pm, and again at sunrise.
From Building 180
The striking new addition to the city’s public art landscape, R-Evolution, a 45-foot-tall illuminated sculpture by renowned artist Marco Cochrane, will be on view in Embarcadero Plaza from April 2025 through 2026. Originally unveiled at Burning Man, this monumental artwork embodies strength, resilience, and the power of representation. By placing R-Evolution in Embarcadero Plaza, the city continues its tradition of championing public art as a force for dialogue, civic engagement, and cultural revitalization—especially in a time when public spaces are being redefined.
Embarcadero Plaza was selected for its cultural and historical significance as a gateway to San Francisco. Positioned in front of the iconic Ferry Building and along Market Street, a major artery of the city, the location serves as both a vibrant meeting point and a space deeply connected to the city’s artistic and economic pulse. R-Evolution stands as a powerful symbol of empowerment and transformation, reinforcing San Francisco’s progressive spirit while activating a highly visible public space with a presence that is both bold and introspective.
With its daily breathing motion and illuminated presence at night, R-Evolution offers a dynamic, interactive experience that invites people to return, reflect, and engage. The installation is designed to draw visitors and increase foot traffic to the already thriving creative hub where local artists regularly sell their work—ensuring that this artwork not only inspires but also supports San Francisco’s artistic community
