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Upon seeing pictures of the Hung Galaxy show at the City of Arts and Sciences, I initially thought the Ninot exhibition had arrived early this year. The colorful, cartoony figures would fit right into the annual pre-Fallas event. But then I remembered that, of course, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, and that Fallas 2021 has already been postponed. So this had to be something else…
Hung Galaxy by Hung Yi
As it turns out, Hung Galaxy is a whimsical open air gallery by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi. Large statues of cute animals such as bunnies, ducklings and pandas are covered in colorful paintings that blend traditional Taiwanese patterns with a modern, comical sensibility.
I’m always happy to have an excuse to visit Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences. Even without an event like this one, it’s a wonderful place for a photographer to get inspired. But being able to frame these happy, multi-hued statues against the strange monochrome lines of Calatrava’s architecture was a lot of fun.
In the past, the city of Valencia has invited guests artists to design their municipal Fallas figure (Salvador Dalí, to name one famous example), and I think the style of Hung Yi’s art would be a great match. I could totally see the Plaza de Ayuntamiento sporting a giant, colorful King Kong. The question though is, if Hung Yi could stomach the thought of his art piece being burned into ashes on the last day of Fallas.
Check out these fun creations! They’re only temporarily at the City of Arts and Sciences, so get down there soon, if you want to see them in person!
From our Valencia Travel Blog
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There is no doubt that you are quite right when you say that this curious, colorful and magnificent exhibition is a wonderful place to inspire a photographer. In fact, I think your inspiration has reached the climax, because you offer us some surprising and at the same time incredible photographs of some really colorful designs that are a temptation for those eternal sweet tooth that are always the eyes. Some beautiful images, which I would have liked to see in person. A warm greeting
Thank you so much for taking your time for this thoughtful comment - the exhibition is up until the end of February but with the travel ban within Spain it might be hard to come for a visit. Stay safe and warm in Madrid!!!
Yes, it is a pity that this situation keeps us, as they say, in dry dock. I would have liked to see it, but I'm afraid it won't. Better times will come when we fly to move freely and enjoy our hobbies. I took great care of you too.
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