Jurassic snark: New Zealand dinosaur sculpture fuels debate
Summary
A new dinosaur sculpture called Boom Boom has been placed in Taupō Sculpture Park, New Zealand, sparking mixed reactions. The 7-meter-tall stainless steel statue has led to a debate about its cost and relevance to the area, but the artist and those who commissioned it believe it will eventually become part of the community's identity.Key Facts
- Boom Boom is a 7-meter-tall stainless steel sculpture of a dinosaur.
- The sculpture is located in Taupō Sculpture Park in New Zealand.
- The artist, Gregor Kregar, is originally from Slovenia.
- The sculpture was commissioned by the Taupō Sculpture Trust.
- Some community members are concerned about the $100,000 funding for the sculpture.
- The funding was finalized in 2018, before recent increases in local taxes.
- The rock under the dinosaur is inspired by the area's volcanic history.
- Sauropods, the type of dinosaur depicted, lived in New Zealand but became extinct 66 million years ago.
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