The tonne bronze bull was made by Parekowhai for the Venice Biennale in 2011. It struck a lasting symbolic chord with the people of Christchurch when it was brought here in July last year on its return to New Zealand. Locations for the sculpture are now being discussed – currently crated and stored at Christchurch Art Gallery, it will enjoy a presence at multiple public venues over the next two years. Gallery director Jenny Harper says, “There are a few leads we’d like to explore in the new year to make sure this popular work remains available to all who’ve supported it and taken it to the
The tonne bronze bull was made by Parekowhai for the Venice Biennale in 2011. It struck a lasting symbolic chord with the people of Christchurch when it was brought here in July last year on its return to New Zealand. Locations for the sculpture are now being discussed – currently crated and stored at Christchurch Art Gallery, it will enjoy a presence at multiple public venues over the next two years. Gallery director Jenny Harper says, “There are a few leads we’d like to explore in the new year to make sure this popular work remains available to all who’ve supported it and taken it to their heart. “The artist loves the idea of his work bringing communities together as Chapman’s Homer clearly has. The sculpture is expected to be clearly visible to all when it’s located finally on the redesigned forecourt of Christchurch Art Gallery in time for re-opening in 2015.”
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