More fun in Golden Gate Park
It is expected to be in the city for at least one year
By Kasia Pawlowska, Local Editor July 12, 2025 - SFGATE
Drivers and pedestrians on the Golden Gate Bridge saw some unusual cargo roll across the iconic expanse this past week. Instead of a shipping container, the iridescent blue tail and massive, scaly middle segment of a serpent sat atop an open flatbed of a semitruck. These enormous mythical creature bits are set to become the largest installation ever in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park at the end of the month.
Named Naga, the sea creature consists of five separate sections and first appeared at Burning Man last fall, where it was widely considered to be among the most impressive pieces at a place known for large-scale, dazzling works. The 100-foot-long, 25-foot-tall sculpture is lit from within, is able to blow bubbles out of its nose and is covered with 5,000 hand-forged scales. Unlike other works of art from the festival that have ended up in San Francisco throughout the years, having Naga land here was the intention, even before it slithered to life.
100-foot, bubble-blowing sea creature coming to Golden Gate Park
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