Sculpture on the Shore

A couple of weeks ago we went to see the NZ Sculpture Onshore exhibit at the old Ft. Takapuna site in Devonport. For about the price of a movie ticket we (and lots of other people) got to wander around the dozens and dozens of sculptures that had been installed outside and even in some of the WWII bunkers and tunnels.

Although we had a very nice time, and some of the art was pretty or made us go “hmm, that’s interesting / clever / striking”, I can’t say we were bowled over by any of it. The big pieces cost thousands, but even the gift shop pieces seemed really pricey somehow.

Here’s a few shots…