Giant rubber duck art installation deflates in Hong Kong harbor
— were unveiled on Friday and slated to float in the harbor for two weeks.
“It’s a pity. I originally thought I could see two rubber ducks,” said Moon Lam, 72, who came to the harbor decked out in rubber duck-themed clothing and accessories., who specializes in large urban art installations. He’s created pieces featuring penguins, monkeys and bears, but his work with ducks is by far the most popular., starting from the Netherlands in 2007, and continuing in places like France, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, Belgium, Australia, China and Azerbaijan.The “Double Ducks” are part of a worldwide series of installations by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.Hofman’s work last visited Hong Kong in 2013, when he placed a single duck in Victoria Harbor.
“We hoped to see two ducks, but it’s also cute that one deflated,” tourist Tiffany Chen said. “Maybe because it’s too hot in Hong Kong.”
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