Artist Kurt Perschke has embarked on an international journey that brings a childlike joy to all who encounter his work. The Chicago-born artist’s RedBall Project is simple in theory – place a giant, inflatable red sphere in public spaces. The ball stands out and is easy to spot, even in a busy, crowded street. What’s remarkable about this traveling public art project is the innate ability it has to invite pedestrians to interact with it and the curious areas it pops up in.
Having taken the installation across the world from Abu Dhabi to his native city of Chicago, Perschke’s interactive art piece has spawned new works of art in others’ photography. We’ve decided to share a few of our favorites from the project’s Flickr pool and some images from its most recent trip to Abu Dhabi. Be sure to keep up with the project on its website.
First photo credit: grdadof3
Urban Park in Abu Dhabi
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Calder’s Flamingo in Chicago
Kenneth Spencer
Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
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Corniche West in Abu Dhabi
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Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
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St. Peter Mancroft in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Leo Reynolds
St. Peter Mancroft in Norwich
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Erpingham Gate at Norwich Cathedral
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Pull’s Ferry in Norwich
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Al Jahili Fort in Abu Dhabi
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Al Jahili Fort in Abu Dhabi
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at University of East Anglia in Norwich
Leo Reynolds
LaSalle Street Bridge in Chicago
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St. Gregory’s Alley in Norwich
Ian ‘Harry’ Harris
Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Corniche West in Abu Dhabi
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Elm Street Alley in Toronto
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Erpingham Gate at Norwich Cathedral
Rob Andrews
North Chapelfields in Norwich
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