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just another poke in the eye

September 16th, 2008 · No Comments

“We don’t need no Monumenta, we don’t need no art control, [there's] no dark sarcasm in this city…” So sang Pink Floyd on their last visit to Canberra, to coincide with the infelicitously named Floriade Festival. Floriade was closed yesterday for Health and Safety reasons, and today we understand why. Among the half-repaired sparkly lights, the Custodians of Aesthetic Health have gazumped the yet-to-be announced Anniversary Monument, with their own monument to high kitsch. Take a detour. Go underground! Anywhere but! (At least it’s temporary…)

Tags: Avert your eyes! · Public Artefacts · Slim Barrie

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