3,000 footballs used for shopping centre sculpture....
June 16th, 2010
Dominating the Carlton Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is ‘Ballman’, ot at least that is what the 3,000 football structure has become known as. Erected in what is not exactly the most visually appealing of shopping centres – we can only imagine this would be a whole lot more effective in Shepherd’s Bush’s beautiful Westfield – the structure, courtesy of Leicester’s Ratcliffe Fowler Design is nonetheless a reminder of just how dominated South African culture is currently by the beautiful game…..
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Decidedly Brazilian, thanks to it’s colour and vibrancy, Rubens LP’s style is the perfect accompaniment to summer – and anyone who uses bulldogs in their work is sure to receive high precedence with us…..
Rolling out across Europe in coming weeks is this, rather difficult to watch, advert for Sony’s new range of 3D TVs – courtesy of Sexy Beast director Jonathan Glazer....
Nike Football Fan
June 18th, 2010
That sculpture is so cool! I wish I could see it in person. Does anyone know what kind of Nike footballs were used to create it?
Anne
July 6th, 2010
What an extraordinary art piece. And I agree with yout — too bad its backdrop is such a hideous looking venue.