Whale: Real Life or Art?
Unannounced, a sperm whale beached itself on the shores of Glenelg (Pathawilyangga) and later on the banks of the Torrens River (Karrawirra Pari) in Elder Park. A grey giant with jaws wide open, eyeing the sky. A dumb question from the sea to man, a riddle from the deep.
The beaching of a whale has always been a solemn yet captivating event. Whale is a gigantic metaphor of the disruption of our ecological system, embodying the feeling of disconnection between humans and nature. The game between fiction and reality comes to life in this tactile tragedy on Glenelg Beach and in Elder Park.
Since 2008, Captain Boomer Collectiveβs Whale has made strategic appearances in major cities including London, Paris, Warsaw and Madrid, as well as smaller cities and villages across Europe.
Donβt miss Whaleβs first and only visit to Australian shores.
Glenelg Beach | 9-11 March 2024
Elder Park | 13 – 15 March 2024
Hours at Elder Park:
- Wednesday 13 March 2024 | 7am – 6pm
- Thursday 14 March 2024 | 11am – 7pm
- Friday 15 March 2024 | 11am – 7pm
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What: Whale
When: 9-11 March & 13-15 March 2024
Where: Glenelg Beach & Elder Park, Adelaide
Who: All ages
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Image Source: Adelaide Festival / Julia McNab
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