Category: Statues & Sculptures
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Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers Sculpture
The Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers sculpture is now located beside the Avon River on Colombo Street (Town Hall end). The artwork is by Christchurch artist Julia Morison. According to this Press article: The sculpture was inspired by Canterbury’s history. The 10 “treehouses” are shaped like kahikatea trees, which were once common in the area. The name of the…
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Captain Robert Falcon Scott Statue
The Captain Robert Falcon Scott Statue was badly damaged in the Christchurch Earthquakes, and after restoration, it was unveiled again on the 6th of October 2017.
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Imprint Artwork in Hagley Park
This artwork about memory is by artist Ruby Williams and can be seen in Hagley Park near the Armagh Street entrance. See the image below for a fuller explanation of the artwork. It’s interesting to watch who has a reaction to artwork in the city – or who is most observant amongst us. As I…
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Dinosaur Sculptures on Victoria Street
These dinosaur sculptures can be found on Victoria Street by the Casino. They are by sculptor Gregor Kregar and are part of the SCAPE Public Art season of 2017,
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Blossom Trees at Dyslexia Discovery Exhibit
The cheerry blossom trees are looking stunning right now at the Blossom Dyslexia Discovery Exhibit on Worcester Boulevard.
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Terminator T-Rex Dinosaur Sculpture, Arts Centre
This dinosaur sculpture is currently installed at the Arts Centre as part of the Scape Public Art festival. It is by artist Gregor Kregar. It’s proving to be fascinating to passers-by (especially small children). It looks like it might drift off – but it’s actually quite solid. You can learn more about the sculpture and artist by…
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Stay at the Arts Centre Quadrangle
Stay by Antony Gormley at the Arts Centre in the Quadrangle. The matching artwork can be seen in the Avon River.
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MOA Statue in Redcliffs by Andrew Lyons
This Moa statue can be found in Redcliffs – just opposite the New World supermarket and in front of the old Mother Hubbard’s building. It was sculpted by Andrew Lyons of the Heathcote Valley Gallery (which is at 22 Station Road) and was commissioned by the building owner. The statue is very appropriate as moa…
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Stay Sculpture in the Avon River
Stay, by British artist Antony Gormley is an art installation that has two parts. The first figure New Intimacies, has been installed in the Avon River.
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