“King Kong Balls”: The Unmistakable 5.04 meters long Bronze Spectacle

Sculptor Denis Defrancesco’s King Kong Balls is a bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic King Kong in an unexpected way. Measuring 5.04 meters long, 2.10 meters wide, and 2.25 meters high, and weighing 2780 kg (6128 lbs.), this massive artwork has drawn attention since its debut in 2019.

Originally displayed on Pařížská Street in Josefov, Prague, the sculpture has since traveled internationally, engaging audiences and inspiring discussions across different cultural settings.

With its blue gorilla figure reclining with legs crossed and golden attributes, the artwork invites diverse interpretations. Defrancesco describes it as a challenge to conformity and a symbol of untamed freedom. Viewers are encouraged to look beyond the surface and consider its deeper themes of resistance and liberation. King Kong Balls continues to captivate as it moves from one location to the next, sparking curiosity and conversation wherever it goes.

Nowadays, “King Kong Balls” is on a global journey, capturing the imagination of people across various countries. To track its voyage, you can follow the sculpture’s very own Instagram account here.

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King Kong Balls move around. Here is the statue at the Royal Beroun Golf Club:

King Kong Balls makes people happy:

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What do you think about sculptures like King Kong Balls? Do you have a public sculpture that is your favorite?

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Banksy, the provocative yet loved street artist, has once again taken to the streets of London to make a powerful statement.

His latest series of nine artworks, scattered across the city, explores the theme of captivity and control, drawing parallels between zoo animals and the human condition. Each piece, meticulously crafted and strategically placed, challenges the viewers to question the boundaries between freedom and confinement in our society.

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Gorilla Unleashing Freedom at the London Zoo:

A powerful mural of a gorilla tearing open a curtain, seemingly liberating the other animals from the confines of the London Zoo. This artwork symbolizes the breaking down of barriers and the fight for freedom, highlighting the oppressive structures that limit not just animals, but humanity as well.

Rhino on the Loose:

The unstoppable force of nature reclaiming its space in a world dominated by human control?

Monkeys Swinging on the Train Tracks:

Goat on a Ledge:

Elephants Peeking from Windows:

Piranha Police Box:

Panther Emerging from a Billboard:

Birds on a Fish Bar:

Wolf on a Satellite Dish:

What do you think about this street art by Banksy? Which one is your favorite?

https://streetartutopia.com/2024/08/13/banksys-new-street-art-in-london-unmasking-the-zoo-of-modern-society/

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