NEW YORK, NY.- Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, the first major public art sculpture by celebrated contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, makes its outdoor debut in New York at the historic Pulitzer Fountain in Grand Army Plaza, the gateway to Central Park. Comprised of 12 monumental bronze animal heads, Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads was inspired by the fabled fountain-clock of the Yuanming Yuan, an 18th-century imperial retreat just outside Beijing. Following its exhibition in New York City, the sculpture will be displayed around the world. New York City exhibition from May 2 through July 15, 2011 “It is innovative and thought-provoking exhibits like Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads that keep New York one of the world’s great places to live, work and visit,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “And as we continue to showcase the best art exhibits and attractions, we maintain our status as the cultural capit