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Fantastic Planet at Falls Park, Henderson

Fantastic Planet at Falls Park, Henderson2022Sat26Mar11:00 amSat11:00 pmManukau SquareAgesAll AgesTypeArt,FreeWhereWest Auckland OrganiserAuckland Arts Festival TagsAuckland Arts Festival Events,Auckland City Centre Events and Activities,Outdoor events in Auckland and New Zealand

When

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Where

Manukau Square

Putney Way, Manukau City, Auckland

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Event Details

Enjoy a thrilling close encounter with giant, otherworldly figures popping up at Falls Park in Henderson on Sat 26 March, 11am – 11pm and Sun 27 March, 10am – 10pm

Created by famed Australian artist Amanda Parer, these beings from another universe leave an awe-inspiring impression wherever they land on earth. Arriving in Tāmaki Makaurau this summer, their titan-sized appearance may intimidate at first. But step a little closer, and you’ll realise they’re curious visitors to our corner of the world.

You are encouraged to play and photograph with them, and welcome them to our wonderful city with open arms for a short time before they make their way home.

These monumental installations were inspired by René Laloux’s famous 1973 animated film of the same name. Pointing to science-fictional futures and imaginary alien races, but also the vastness of the cosmos and our own humanity as residents of a lonely planet, they’ll be visiting the Festival’s two main arts precincts in 2022, Aotea Square and Silo Park, and another to-be-announced site.

Pictured: Canary Wharf, London Image by: Parer Studio

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Price

FREE

Organiser

Auckland Arts Festival

A globally recognised celebration of art and culture, Auckland Arts Festival is a place for ambitious ideas by storytellers, provocateurs and creators and reflects Auckland's contemporary, cosmopolitan city with its many communities.

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