A new interactive art exhibition called "HORSE" has opened in downtown Detroit at 1001 Woodward Avenue, transforming a basketball court into an artistic installation. The centerpiece is a seven-armed sculpture featuring 21 basketball hoops at various angles and heights, inviting visitors to shoot hoops and play the game HORSE. Created by California-born, Detroit-based artist Tyrrell Winston—known for repurposing objects like basketballs—the project was developed in collaboration with landlord Bedrock and gallery Library Street Collective. The exhibition also includes a 30-by-50-foot painting, a sculpture made of old basketballs, a merchandise store, and a photo spot. It runs through October 5, with hours from Wednesday to Sunday.
This exhibition matters because it merges sports and visual art in a public, interactive format, making contemporary art accessible to a broad audience beyond traditional gallery settings. By repurposing basketballs and court elements, Tyrrell Winston continues his practice of elevating everyday objects into art, while the collaboration with Bedrock and Library Street Collective highlights how real estate developers and galleries can activate urban spaces. The project also reinforces Detroit's growing reputation as a hub for community-engaged, site-specific public art.