On Saturday we went down to Federation Square in Melbourne to participate in the Long Walk. This year The Long Walk celebrated the positive achievements of Indigenous communities by starting the walk with a celebration including stalls, kids’ activities and performances at Federation Square. I will write a post later to detail the event and cause - with photos of course!
While there, we strolled down the banks of the Yarra River in Birrarung Marr. We found this interesting riverside sculpture. I’m not sure what it is or what it means but it certainly got the family talking and hypothesising. The plaque indicated that the two-headed, five-legged Angel, was created by Deborah Halpern when she set out to make a sculpture that was “wild, whimsical and colourful”. After standing in front of the National Gallery of Victoria for 18 years, and some restoration of her covering of 4000 tiles, Angel was relocated to her present commanding position where she looks out across the river.
i would love to go to melbourne someday.. seems to me that it is more ‘lively’ than sydney.
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That’s a fascinating piece of artwork. I like it very much.
And I would love to have an angel with two heads!
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nice sculpture! very colorful. i love the clear blue sky too! great shot! happy monday!
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Oh gosh I really need to visit my friends in Melbourne. that’s a great photo!
here’s mine: http://em.wifespeaks.com/197882.html
Happy monday!
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@Christine,
I agree, I lived in Sydney 6 years before coming to Melbourne. I think Melbourne has the better cultural events however can not hold a candle to the beauty of Sydney Harbor.
@Sandy,
Thanks for the comment!
I thought two headed angels were typically called demons
that’s a lovely picture. it looks like a bird to me..but I agree, it is an interesting piece of art
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this sculpture is so beautiful…great shot.
mine is up. hope you can check it out.
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