Large Rubber Duck, Named Joy, Mysteriously Appears in Belfast Harbor, Maine

Since at least 2007, a variety of large inflatable rubber ducks have been showing up in harbors around the world. Most recently, a 25-foot high inflatable rubber duck appeared mysteriously in Belfast harbor in Maine. The word “JOY” was emblazoned … Continue reading

Guess Who Arrived in Pittsburgh Yesterday Afternoon?

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s inflatable sculpture, “Spreading Joy Around the World,” universally known simply as “Rubber Duck” has arrived in Pittsburgh after spending the spring and summer on Hong Kong.  Pittsburgh will be the 14th city on the Rubber Duck’s … Continue reading

Shanghai Roasts the “Rubber Duck”

In June, we posted about the Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s traveling 16.5 metre-tall “Rubber Duck,” which has visited 13 cities in nine different countries.  It last visited Hong Kong harbor and is now reported to be on its way to Pittsburgh.  In … Continue reading

Hong Kong Bids Rubber Duck Adieu as Pittsburgh Welcomes Inflated Yellow Avian

Thousands thronged Hong Kong’s Victoria harbor waterfront to say goodbye to a beloved four-story inflatable yellow duck. (See our recent post, Spreading Joy Around the World,” aka “Rubber Duck” – Inflated, Deflated, Revived & Censored) The huge inflatable duck, which is named … Continue reading

“Spreading Joy Around the World,” aka “Rubber Duck” – Inflated, Deflated, Revived & Censored

In early May, a five story high inflatable rubber duck was set adrift in Hong Kong harbor. The duck was sponsored by the Harbour City shopping mall. Created by the Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, it was named “Spreading Joy Around the … Continue reading