Spectacle | Australia
European Premiere
Patricia Piccinini
Skywhale
‘Life came from the sea and morphed into
hooved creatures: some went back to the deep oceans, and adapted, like the whale mammal... What might have evolved had they taken to the air instead…’ P a t r icia P icci n i n i
The world–renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini has produced one of the most talked about and sensational outdoor artworks of recent years, the Skywhale. Piccinini creates extraordinary creatures that evoke joy, wonder, tenderness, and concern. The magnificent Skywhale, 100 feet long and 70 feet tall, first took flight over the Australian capital Canberra in 2013 and has delighted audiences ever since.
16 : G a l w a y I n t e r n a t i o n a l A r t s F e s t i v a l
P h o t o : I a n M cKe n zie
The Skywhale will be tethered at various locations in the city during the first week of the Festival and will take to the air, weather permitting, for three flights over Galway. Check online and social media for updates and locations. Free 13–19 July giaf.ie/ skywhale #skywhalegalway
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