A giant hot air balloon (40 metres) that shaped like a condom was launched into the sky above the city of Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands on July 27.
Giant condom – hot air balloon
The giant condom was launched by Dutch Health Services (GGD) in conjunction with a rock concert that was attended by around 80,000 fans. The words ‘Vrij Veilig’ means ‘Safe Sex’ in Dutch.
A worker preparing the balloon for launching (Both images courtesy of
Dayoo)
The officials have applied for the balloon to be listed in Guinness World Records book; the balloon will also feature at a balloon festival in Joure, north of the Netherlands, as well as other music and theatre festivals in the coming months. [Javno]
This giant rubber ducky can be seen in France, in conjunction with “Loire Estuary 2007,” an outdoor, contemporary-art exhibition that features the works by 30 artists from around the world.
All of the work is being installed along a 40-mile stretch at the mouth of the Loire River, from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes. [Wooster Collective]
This (26×20x32 metres) duck is created by Florentijn Hofman.
Quack Quack…
An excerpt from Hofman’s website about this artwork…
A yellow spot on the horizon slowly approaches the coast. People have gathered and watch in amazement as a giant yellow Rubber Duck approaches. The spectators are greeted by the duck, which slowly nods its head. The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers, it doesn’t discriminate people and doesn’t have a political connotation. The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties: it can relief mondial tensions as well as define them. The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!
Ever wonder what would the earth look like if the land becomes the ocean, vice versa?
Vlad Studio made an interesting piece of art with the idea, looks cute. You can download it as wallpaper if you like to…
A hemp field (20,000 square metres) in Utting, Germany has been ploughed with the image of Neuschwanstein Castle, the retreat of King Ludwig II of Bavaria; and the portrait of the king himself.
These tiny motorcycle models are made from watch parts, by Jose Geraldo Pfau Kings from Santa Caterina, Brazil.
