Saturday, May 07, 2011

Camera Critters-Minneapolis Institute of Arts


Want a dog but allergic to pets?  Ask artist Yoshitomo Nara to craft a smaller fiberglass canine for you like this one at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, which measures 72x51x108 inches.

To see more Camera Critters, click here.

16 comments:

  1. Sure, you miss the hair and dander, but can it play ball and lick your nose after a hard day at work? :O)

    Very interesting post.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  2. I think this guy would pose a problem in walking fast enough, Kate. I'll stick to a Springer Spaniel.

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  3. I'll take a boarder collie.

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  4. That's the only kind of dog I'd allow at the Hagen house!

    Thanks for you kind wishes - I send you a cyber piece of my cake today!

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  5. It's very cute! Was this the only on eon display? I could picture a room full of different animals done in this style. I wonder if she uses a mold- it is so perfect! So fun to see what other artists are doing!

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  6. He looks so sweet, just needs a heart and a bark!

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  7. That is pure awesomeness!!!

    Pelicans, poop, pictures, potty training and puns

    That is my link for today. Hope you have a great weekend, and if you celebrate mother's day...enjoy!!!

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  8. It is adorable and I wouldn't mind having a smaller version of that on my book shelf. But for a best friend, I'll have to keep my King Charles Spaniel.

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  9. Anonymous10:57 AM

    Very cute!

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  10. How cute! He would get along wonderfully with my cat.

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  11. What a lovely statue. I love that the artist used the AstroTurf for the grass.

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  12. Thats one sleek dog, though I think I'll keep our Irish setter, daft as he is. Very nice sculpture though.

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  13. Cute but I would rather have a Yellow lab.

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  14. Gorgeous capture.

    My Critter post, please come and see.

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  15. Thats pretty adorable...the bottom kind of looks like a back massager I own though lol

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