I love a public art initiative. In late 2020, one hundred UooUoos sculptures (which were partly based on the wombat and dugong) were painted and decorated by artists to be located in an art trail around Melbourne and Geelong to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Children's Hospital. I was lucky to see a few of them as I was out and about before they were auctioned off to raise $867,100 in April 2021. They were so cute and cheerful I wish I had seen more. I found this post in my archives and would like to share the photos I took.
The above photo is at Flinders Street Station in the CBD by the iconic clocks!
The University of Melbourne outside the Chemistry Building, Parkville
Princess Park, North Carlton.
Between the National Gallery Victoria and the Melbourne Arts Centre, Southbank
Between the Arts Centre and Hamer Hall, Southbank
Outside the State Library, CBD
At the Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Federation Square, CBD
More outdoor public art in Melbourne:
aren't they fabulous? I bought a couple of the miniature figurines, which now sit on my desk. such fun.
ReplyDeleteThey are soooo cute! :D
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