Monday 18 October 2010

Martin Place, The Bike Bike

The 'Bike Bike' is a temporary sculpture by Alisdair Nicol in Martin Place, near Macquarie Street. The sculpture is a 12 metre high Penny Farthing bicycle constructed from used and recycled bicycles, in such a way that they can be reused after the installation period. It challenges us to think about transport and the implications for our environment. This work is part of the Art & About Sydney festival which runs from 23 September until 24 October 2010.

19 comments:

  1. Now this urban art of an old bicycle I like. Why temporary, Jim? And is Sydney generally bicycle friendly? Not that I remember, but I was there only a few days.

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  2. This is so amazing urban arts! I do adore it and it's a pity that this is just temporary.

    Why can't they leave as it is? Let people see & think.

    Bravo, early riser! Job well done...

    Happy week ahead.
    x0x0

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  3. That is really something! You have the best public art in Sydney! Your shots make me want to visit there. It's on the list, believe me!

    My entry is here

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  4. That's a wheely nice piece of art! Glad you got around to share it with us. I, too, think it'd be great as a permanent sculpture.

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  5. Amazing sculpture -- love that the bikes can be reused; ;but it will leave a hole when it's dismantled!!

    (Jim, I see that the theme for 'that's my world' this week is "Transport". This post would be perfect.

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  6. That is a very intriguing work of art, nicely done!

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  7. Pagan Sphinx, the Art and About Sydney festival features works of art in prominent locations around the city for about a month. Sydney has become a lot more bike friendly recently with many new cycleways created around the city.

    Sallie, thanks for the tip. I'll add a link.

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  8. How impressive a sight !

    Over here, seeing a bike still is rare enough to make one turn around. Please have a good new week.

    daily athens

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  9. What creativity. Stunning work of art. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  10. That's an amazing piece of art, the artist really has a vivid imaginations. I wonder where it goes after Sydney.

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  11. The more I see of this festival the more I like.

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  12. Wow I love that sculpture. Shame it is only temporary

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  13. Whoa!! A real piece of art!! It looks kinda scary.. but still, it looks awesome! But why "temporary"? I think it would do great to be a permanent art on the streets of Sydney. =)

    Anyway. Do visit back on my blog, please. Have a happy MYM!

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  14. I need to be ten meter tall to ride this 12 metre bike? Very lovely. I used to wonder how one rides A PENNY FARTHLING BIKE,

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  15. Gorgeous!

    Please come and see my Mellow Yellow post when you have time. Thank you and have a nice day!

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  16. Oh wow that is an amazing work of art! Happy Monday!
    Plant for bugs

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  17. It's fabulous, Jim. Interesting that it's temporary and the bikes can be used again. I hope they find homes and are appreciated as Art History.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada

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  18. Leah, I suppose having some temporary art work around the city allows them to feature new and interesting things every year.

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