The document describes 24 sculptures located around the world. It provides the name of each sculpture and its location. Some sculptures have additional context provided, such as that the Magic Tap appears to float in the sky with an endless supply of water, but is actually supported by a hidden pipe. The Man at Work statue in Bratislava is said to bring good fortune if its nose is rubbed.
1. The Magic Tap:
Magic tap, which appears to float in the sky with an endless supply of
water. In actuality, there is a pipe hidden in the stream of water.
Location: Aqualand, Cadiz.
2. Madame Chapeau:
Designed to create a dynamics between two streets, this sculpture beams with
its presence in the space that was allocated to the artist.The lady is fearlessly
counting her money in an area of Brussels that is famous for its pickpockets.
She even teases them with her unsnatchable bronze wallet!
Location: Brussels , Belgium.
3. La Trobe :
A contemporary representation of Charles La Trobe in central Melbourne (This
temporary installation was removed at the end of June 2006 and has been
acquired by La Trobe University).
Location: Melbourne
6. Man at work :
This bronze statue is located in the pedestrian zone of Bratislava. Rub its nose,
and you will have fortune. I am sure many people believe in that as have a look
at the nose, it looks badly rubbed.
Location: Bratislava
7. De Vaartkapoen :
Low down, a young rebel, the Vaartkapoen, reminiscent of a jack-in-the-box,
topples over a policeman higher up, thus overthrowing his authority.
Location: Brussels , Belgium
9. Melting cow
This cow is situated in Budapest downtown on Vorosmarty ter (square). Like a
melting blue ice cream.
Location: Budapest
10. Eating a Biscuit together
Located in Seoul, Korea,in front of the Bukcheon Museum. Sculptor is Ku
BomJu.
Location: Seoul, Korea
11. Los Angeles
A true to life art work in front of the Ernst & Young building.
Location: Los Angeles
12. The Shark :
The Shark became the most famous resident of Headington when it landed in
the roof of 2 New High Street (see map) on 9 August 1986.This ordinary home
(built as a semi-detached house in about 1860 but now attached by a link to a
second house to the north) suddenly became the centre of world attention, and
the headless shark still excites interest today.
Location:2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford.