First a Volcanic Eruption, Now a Crustacean Invasion? See the Giant Lobsters Taking Over the Ancient City of Pompeii
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Visitors to Pompeii’s ancient archaeological site and ash-preserved ruins may be quite surprised to see that the city from antiquity has been overrun with giant, costumed crustaceans. Some three dozen lobster sculptures, made by Scottish pop artist Philip Colbert, were recently installed in the remains of the Roman city that was famously buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E.
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Visitors to Pompeii’s ancient archaeological site and ash-preserved ruins may be quite surprised to see that the city from antiquity has been overrun with giant, costumed crustaceans. Some three dozen lobster sculptures, made by Scottish pop artist Philip Colbert, were recently installed in the remains of the Roman city that was famously buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E. The artworks—many of which stand taller than a human—are the latest in Colbert’s years-long series of lobster takeovers in cities around the world, including London, Shanghai, Seoul, Venice and Rome. An evolving project meant to place ancient locations and modern art in conversation with each other, this newest exhibition, called “Pompeii: Pop Mythology,” is the first contemporary sculpture project to land in Pompeii in 30 years.
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- Visitors to Pompeii’s ancient archaeological site and ash-preserved ruins may be quite surprised to see that the city from antiquity has been overrun with giant, costumed crustaceans. Some three dozen lobster sculptures, made by Scottish pop artist Philip Colbert, were recently installed in the remains of the Roman city that was famously buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E.
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First a Volcanic Eruption, Now a Crustacean Invasion? See the Giant Lobsters Taking Over the Ancient City of Pompeii
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