Skywhales Across Australia
Past Event
Witness the wonder of Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale and Skywhalepapa—two breathtaking hot air balloon sculptures, as they come to life in the golden light of sunrise.
Join the early morning celebrations at this unforgettable community event. Bring a blanket and thermos or grab a coffee, then settle in to watch these gentle giants slowly lift from the ground and, weather permitting, soar above the sky's of Albany.
Skywhales Across Australia is a National Gallery Touring Event, proudly supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring Outreach Program.
Location: Retravision Stadium
Time: Gates open to the public at 5:00pm
Event start time: 5:20pm
Event finish time: 7:00pm
Parking: available at Retravision Stadium, P2 carpark.
NGA weblink: Skywhales Across Australia - National Gallery of Australia
Image credit: Patricia Piccinini, Skywhalepapa, 2020, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, © Patricia Piccinini.