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.
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39 comments:

  1. LynFriday, 15 April 2011 at 00:37:00 GMT+10

    clever!
    xxx

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  2. Leif HagenFriday, 15 April 2011 at 01:47:00 GMT+10

    What a smart sculpture idea! Fun find~!

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  3. Stefan JanssonFriday, 15 April 2011 at 01:58:00 GMT+10

    Every arsonist in the world will probably like this one!

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  4. Sylvia KFriday, 15 April 2011 at 02:40:00 GMT+10

    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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  5. CildemerFriday, 15 April 2011 at 05:42:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful and very unusual!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice day****

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  6. FranciscaFriday, 15 April 2011 at 05:52:00 GMT+10

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

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  7. Inger-MFriday, 15 April 2011 at 07:26:00 GMT+10

    An interesting sculpture, and a beautiful blue sky!

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  8. eileeninmdFriday, 15 April 2011 at 08:12:00 GMT+10

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

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  9. AnonymousFriday, 15 April 2011 at 08:46:00 GMT+10

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

    Please have a good Friday.

    daily athens

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  10. edenFriday, 15 April 2011 at 09:39:00 GMT+10

    Interesting art! Love the blue sky. Great shot.

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  11. Magical Mystical TeacherFriday, 15 April 2011 at 10:21:00 GMT+10

    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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  12. genieFriday, 15 April 2011 at 10:23:00 GMT+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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  13. Kim, USAFriday, 15 April 2011 at 10:24:00 GMT+10

    Wow this is pretty cool!
    SWF

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  14. JimFriday, 15 April 2011 at 10:25:00 GMT+10

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

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  15. vernzFriday, 15 April 2011 at 11:18:00 GMT+10

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

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  16. Keith WFriday, 15 April 2011 at 12:31:00 GMT+10

    Interesting sculpture! Thanks for the photo!

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  17. Simple HomeFriday, 15 April 2011 at 13:08:00 GMT+10

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

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  18. JennyFriday, 15 April 2011 at 13:17:00 GMT+10

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

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  19. forgetmenotFriday, 15 April 2011 at 14:37:00 GMT+10

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

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  20. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Friday, 15 April 2011 at 14:47:00 GMT+10

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

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  21. LewFriday, 15 April 2011 at 15:41:00 GMT+10

    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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  22. TheChieftessFriday, 15 April 2011 at 16:14:00 GMT+10

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

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  23. UnknownFriday, 15 April 2011 at 16:28:00 GMT+10

    Loved the concept!!!
    Nice clicks!!!


    Bhupesh

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  24. Debbie TaillieuFriday, 15 April 2011 at 19:31:00 GMT+10

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

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  25. Tanya BreeseFriday, 15 April 2011 at 20:42:00 GMT+10

    cool sculpture!

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  26. AnonymousFriday, 15 April 2011 at 21:26:00 GMT+10

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

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  27. IreneFriday, 15 April 2011 at 22:34:00 GMT+10

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

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  28. VrindaFriday, 15 April 2011 at 22:45:00 GMT+10

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

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  29. NaturegirlFriday, 15 April 2011 at 23:02:00 GMT+10

    Interesting

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  30. GattinaSaturday, 16 April 2011 at 01:52:00 GMT+10

    sigh ! modern art !

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  31. Mike's Travels Saturday, 16 April 2011 at 04:37:00 GMT+10

    Fantastic... what a great sculpture!!

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  32. Joan ElizabethSaturday, 16 April 2011 at 14:59:00 GMT+10

    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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  33. AnonymousMonday, 18 April 2011 at 02:14:00 GMT+10

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

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  34. Rob SiemannMonday, 18 April 2011 at 04:16:00 GMT+10

    Excellent! We have a giant matchbox here in Barcelona

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  35. JimMonday, 18 April 2011 at 10:16:00 GMT+10

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

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  36. Christina, SwedenMonday, 18 April 2011 at 12:53:00 GMT+10

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

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  37. TexWisGirlFriday, 22 April 2011 at 00:24:00 GMT+10

    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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  38. AnonymousTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 12:18:00 GMT+10

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

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  39. JimTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 21:04:00 GMT+10

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

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