The elephant march
Bordeaux had seen a panda invasion. Bath had a pig one (including a flying pig). Londons had seen herds of cows and kangaroos. But what would an urban jungle be without 250 extra elephants?
Usual story - the sculptures were decorated by artists, designers, celebrities… In the lot: John Rocha, Lulu Guinness, Sir Terence Conran, Sir Paul Smith, le Prince et la Princesse de Kent, Cartier, Tommy Hilfilger. An inspired artist even used Swarovsky elements on his. They will be auctionned in July to support Elephant Family, an association protecting Asian elephants.
Up to you to fight your way through the London streets and catch them all. Some are really easy to spot, others blend in and can be passed without noticing.
The official map is here. The best place to start (especially if you’re taking the kids on an adventure) probably is the Scoop - 15 there. Or take them on a picnic safari @ Green Park and find the 25 hiding there!
If you do not have the time to play elephant bingo, you’ll find the herd @ the Royal Chelsea Hospital between June 23 and July 02.
The Elephant Parade
Through the whole of London, until June 22, 2010
@ the Royal Chelsea Hospital , from June 23 to july 02, 2010
9 Responses to “The elephant march ”
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Aaaah, malheur ! Figure-toi qu’on vient de prendre nos billets pour Londres, le 23 juin… et pas sûr qu’on aille au Royal Chelsea Hospital
En revanche, il faut déjà qu’on garde un moment pour se voir ! -
Vu le nombre d’éléphants à dégoter, il faut bien plus d’une sortie!
Charmant ce poupi qui pose devant l’éléphant de Trafalgar. -
Cela me rappelle la cow parade qui s’était tenue dans plusieurs villes. La parade des éléphants, ça trompe énormément! (C’est pourri, Ok, je sors!)
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Chocoralie says:
Marjojo: on trinquera quand meme. Si tu cumules les pintes, tu verras sans doute des elephants roses, c’est un debut?
Mindlegap: n’est-ce-pas? Il fallait “un beau gosse” pour mettre la photo en valeur!
Nath: la cow parade est passee par Londres a une epoque. Pas mal, pas mal, j’en bar-ris de plaisi!
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