Friday, 15 April 2011

The Domain, Almost Once

'Almost Once' is a sculpture located behind the Art Gallery of New South Wales on the edge of the Domain, overlooking the Cahill Expressway as it connects to the Eastern Distributor. The sculpture was created by Brett Whiteley in 1968 and presented as a gift to the art gallery in 1991. Made from black butt timber and fibreglass it depicts a redhead match alongside a burnt match. It stands at 8 metres including the plinth and 6.6 metres without it.

39 comments:

  1. Every arsonist in the world will probably like this one!

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  2. What a clever sculpture and I agree with Steffe, every arsonist in the world will probably appreciate this one!! Terrific capture! And, as always, gorgeous blue skies! Have a wonderful weekend, Jim!

    Sylvia

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  3. Beautiful and very unusual!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice day****

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  4. Amazing cloudless blue sky. Interesting public art, those two matches.

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  5. An interesting sculpture, and a beautiful blue sky!

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  6. It is an interesting subject and sculpture. Beautiful blue sky! Great shot.

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  7. One better sets alight ones dreams, before it is too late.

    Please have a good Friday.

    daily athens

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  8. Interesting art! Love the blue sky. Great shot.

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  9. I admire anyone who can make a realistic sculpture of a burnt match!

    SKY DITTY

    Hey, my little pretty,
    Sing a sky ditty,
    Sing about the stars and the sun.

    Hey, my little pretty,
    Sing a night ditty,
    Sing it when the day is all done.


    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Billowing Clouds, Red Barn

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  10. I got the red tipped match right off the bat, but did not get the burnt one. I think this is a really neat set of sculptures...or maybe it is considered as one. Love this shot.

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  11. Genie, it's considered to be one piece of art. :)

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  12. it looks like a giant matchstick to me.. awesome piece..

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  13. Interesting sculpture! Thanks for the photo!

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  14. What an impressive sculpture. You're a wonderful photographer :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  15. I love the word "plinth." Fascinating sculpture and I love your perspective on the shot. Happy weekend!

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  16. What an interesting sculpture--looks like perfect blue sky behind it. Mickie :)

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  17. I wonder if the artist was tired, and quickly thought of this.

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  18. Paul Bunyan could use the other match to light his camp fire! You do wonder sometimes what goes through the head of artists. Probably the same thoughts as the rest of us - just we don't have the creativity (or energy) to turn our thoughts into art.

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  19. Interesting sculpture...I'm sure Steffe is right!!!

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  20. Loved the concept!!!
    Nice clicks!!!


    Bhupesh

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  21. Well there's something you don't see everyday! Love it!
    Have a fabulous Friday!
    Debbie's Travels

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  22. Great combination of the two giant matches. And your sky is clear as ever.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  23. Interesting sculpture, and great shot ... wish you a nice weekend!
    Irene

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  24. Very interesting and beautiful piece of art. I like to watch such things.

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  25. I've always liked this piece. It's irreverent and fun. Not so sure about the cement piece you have posted today ... looks like the left over from some old bunker.

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  26. Nice shot. I like this piece. Thanks for stopping by.

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  27. Excellent! We have a giant matchbox here in Barcelona

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  28. Rob and Mandy, it would be a perfect 'match' for these then. :P

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  29. O, I like this sculpture a lot! Would be great to se "live" someday

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  30. oh that's a stunning sculpture!

    thanks for stopping at my blog and leaving a comment. I appreciate it!

    (laughed at Steffe's comment!)

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  31. Does anyone know how it was put up? I have been searching but can't find anything.

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  32. Anonymous, I haven't been able to find out too much info about how it was installed.

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