'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.
clever!
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What a smart sculpture idea! Fun find~!
ReplyDeleteEvery arsonist in the world will probably like this one!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
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Beautiful and very unusual!
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Amazing cloudless blue sky. Interesting public art, those two matches.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting sculpture, and a beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting subject and sculpture. Beautiful blue sky! Great shot.
ReplyDeleteOne better sets alight ones dreams, before it is too late.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Friday.
daily athens
Interesting art! Love the blue sky. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteI admire anyone who can make a realistic sculpture of a burnt match!
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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
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.
ReplyDeleteWow this is pretty cool!
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Genie, it's considered to be one piece of art. :)
ReplyDeleteit looks like a giant matchstick to me.. awesome piece..
ReplyDeleteInteresting sculpture! Thanks for the photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive sculpture. You're a wonderful photographer :-)
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Marcia
I love the word "plinth." Fascinating sculpture and I love your perspective on the shot. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting sculpture--looks like perfect blue sky behind it. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the artist was tired, and quickly thought of this.
ReplyDeletePaul 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.
ReplyDeleteInteresting sculpture...I'm sure Steffe is right!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the concept!!!
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Bhupesh
Well there's something you don't see everyday! Love it!
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Debbie's Travels
cool sculpture!
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of the two giant matches. And your sky is clear as ever.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
Interesting sculpture, and great shot ... wish you a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteIrene
Very interesting and beautiful piece of art. I like to watch such things.
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ReplyDeletesigh ! modern art !
ReplyDeleteFantastic... what a great sculpture!!
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteNice shot. I like this piece. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! We have a giant matchbox here in Barcelona
ReplyDeleteRob and Mandy, it would be a perfect 'match' for these then. :P
ReplyDeleteO, I like this sculpture a lot! Would be great to se "live" someday
ReplyDeleteoh that's a stunning sculpture!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping at my blog and leaving a comment. I appreciate it!
(laughed at Steffe's comment!)
Does anyone know how it was put up? I have been searching but can't find anything.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, I haven't been able to find out too much info about how it was installed.
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