Thousands Strip Naked For 17c起草社区IA+ Community In Spencer Tunick Project
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In a powerful display of unity, 5,500 individuals gathered in the nude on Brisbane鈥檚 Story Bridge for RISING TIDE this morning, a stunning large-scale art installation by renowned New York artist Spencer Tunick.
Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse as part of Melt Festival 2024, this work marks Tunick鈥檚 largest Australian installation to date, blending diversity, equity, and inclusion into a profound visual landscape.
Thousands bare it all for Spencer Tunick
Taking place early in the morning, RISING TIDE transformed the Story Bridge into a seamless human tapestry, flowing down to The Brisbane Riverwalk.
Tunick, who is celebrating 30 years of documenting the nude form in public spaces, captured the moment with a project that honours Brisbane/Magandjin鈥檚 17c起草社区IA+ community and its allies.
Reflecting on the event, Tunick remarked, 鈥淭his work on Brisbane鈥檚 Story Bridge and locations around it has been my most inclusive installation to date. 5,500 people is my largest Australian work so far and this one is very special because it celebrates the 17c起草社区IA+ community and allies.鈥�
The installation drew participants from all walks of life who braved the spring morning for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
One participant shared, 鈥淚 wanted to be a part of something bigger. I鈥檝e gone through illnesses, and you just get to a point where so many people have seen your bits over the years that you just go why not?鈥�
Another noted the diversity of the crowd, saying, 鈥淚t鈥檚 really nice to see so many different body types – shapes, sizes and age groups. I came alone so it鈥檚 pretty fun to see that so many other people have braved it as well.鈥�
RISING TIDE is part of a broader exhibition at Brisbane Powerhouse, with Tunick鈥檚 TIDE video projection running from 28 September to 10 November 2024.
This is Tunick鈥檚 first Australian gallery exhibition, showcasing a blend of vulnerability and resilience that underscores the spirit of Melt Festival鈥檚 celebration of queer art and ideas.
The final artwork from RISING TIDE will serve as a tribute to Brisbane鈥檚 vibrant community and commitment to inclusivity, and each participant will receive a print as a memento of this powerful artistic experience.
Prior to the event Drag Race icon on Saturday morning to bare it all to promote the event.
The event is part of the huge celebration of queer arts and culture currently taking place in Brisbane now.
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