Making its 1st Appearance in Greater China
HONG KONG, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong largest shopping mall Harbour City has invited Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman to exhibit his classic masterpiece -- a gigantic inflatable "Rubber Duck" -- in Greater China for the very first time. With Victoria Harbour as its giant bathtub, the 16.5-meter high "Rubber Duck" is literally the first Hong Kong maritime art exhibition.
Since 2007, "Rubber Duck" has traveled various countries and cities, including Osaka, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam and many more.
The 16.5-meter-high "Rubber Duck" approximately 6-storey high art piece takes obvious inspirations from the all-time favorite soft yellow bath time toy, using the latest inflatable techniques. The result is a floating art piece that will make a unique contrast with the surrounding environment providing audiences with an abundance of photo-taking opportunities.
The exhibition extends from Victoria Harbour to Ocean Terminal Forecourt, with the installation of 24 "Rubber Ducks" and a "Rubber Duck" photo exhibition at the Gallery by the Harbour showcasing all the locales the "Rubber Duck" has visited throughout the years. The gallery is decorated like a cabin with different details like 1000 "Rubber Ducks" within a wooden bin, life savers and more in hopes it will replicate the experience of traveling with "Rubber Duck".
1. | 16.5 meter-high Gigantic Inflatable "Rubber Duck" |
Date | 2 May - 9 June, 2013 |
Time | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Venue | Ocean Terminal, Harbour City |
2. | "Rubber Duck" Photo Exhibition |
Date | 1 May - 29 May, 2013 |
Time | 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Venue | Gallery by the Harbour |
Grab a Quack Bite
Riding on the exhibition, some F&B outlets are offering dishes with "Duck" element or "yellow" in color. Participating F&B outlets: Al Molo, BLT Steak, Bo-Lo'GNE Cafe and Bar, Cafe Marco, Paul Lafayet, Strawberry Forever Grand Dessert, Super Star Seafood Restaurant
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Rubber Duck Package
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel offers rooms and suites feature breathtaking views of the "Rubber Duck".
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