A massive inflatable octopus floating on the ocean
It’s no secret that our city bloody loves to set a massive inflatable thing loose on Sydney Harbour (remember the vacant stare of that big rubber duck?) – but this is one we’re genuinely intrigued by. Multi-disciplinary Māori artist Lisa Reihana’s majestic Te Wheke-a-Muturangi: The Adversary will take up residence in Watermans Cove, Barangaroo. Inspired by a tale from Māori mythology and made from more than 1,000 pieces, the giant female octopus will be gently animated by harbour breezes and shifting currents, bathed in sunlight and moon-glow. To deepen your connection to the artwork, you can scan the QR code on-site to hear Te Wheke’s remarkable story; or, hit the harbour on a kayak tour for an up-close encounter.
