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Partyaardvarks and Rubber Ducks
Florentijn Hofman has developed a distinct style of urban installation that can best be summed up in two words: quirky whimsy. He is best known for his rubber duck that floated into the harbor of Hong Kong this past May. This duck caught the attention of passerby within view of the harbor and even put smiles on the faces of top floor executives in their offices.
Recently, this artist was commissioned by Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, Holland to build a piece for their 100th anniversary. Hofman, with his usual style, developed the concept for feestaardvarken, or partyaardvark. The title of the piece is exactly self explanatory; it features a 30 meter long aardvark that has passed out with his party hat still on, perhaps tired from the day’s festivities.
The easy to climb height and smooth concrete surface invites children visitors to the zoo to play on the sculpture’s surface. And the playful splayed out aardvark with a party hat is a whimsical subject for this playground.
Watch the fascinating fabrication process of this colossal sculpture in the video at the bottom of THIS article!
Education through Play
The Spanish architecture studio Ecosistema Urbano has developed an energy producing kinetic carousel.
This interactive object is fun for all ages and is designed to teach children about alternative energy methods through the most effective method…play!
The carousel features a series of ropes and handlebars that children can run around with or hang from, but this playground object comes with a twist. The kinetic energy created by the children’s playing is captured in a battery stored below ground. This energy is used to power the lights for the evening. Another cool feature: the more the kids play, the more the lights will change in the evening.
Sustainability, education, art, AND fun? Sounds like the perfect fit!
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