  Ltdave Member Username: Ltdave Post Number: 49 Registered: 09-2006 |
i thought i read HERE that the Wyland Whales were painted over? i was just downtown this morning and saw it in its full glory... i happen to like it, its an interesting use of that side of the building with minimal windows... david | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 1460 Registered: 11-2005 |
Not painted over, but covered over with a tarp with an ad on it for a while. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 9017 Registered: 12-2003 |
I think they let them up for air. I like seeing them again, too. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 429 Registered: 11-2006 |
After having seen the ads, and then now seeing the dolphins again, I definitely think that the mural looks much better. Welcome back. For those that cant stand them, I must say that I see many, many Tiger fans snapping photos of the building because of the dolphins. I think it is a nice image for downtown | ||
Ltdave Member Username: Ltdave Post Number: 51 Registered: 09-2006 |
i went in his studio in San Francisco last summer and saw all of the BIG cities that had/have murals... Long Beach Santa Monica San Francisco Auckland ,NZ Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne, Australia 91 murals in 70 cities in 8 countries in all... david | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4309 Registered: 10-2003 |
A lot of people think he's just selling himself and his work by having those huge murals. more power to him. | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 1236 Registered: 02-2004 |
Didn't he grow up in the Detroit area? I understand he also did a mural at his high school pool but I'm not sure which Detroit area high school has a Wyland mural. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 1467 Registered: 11-2005 |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W yland The high school is in Madison Hts. | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 1237 Registered: 02-2004 |
Thanks Pam  | ||
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill Post Number: 228 Registered: 09-2006 |
I still think we are lucky to have this, He did it for free , way back when , for his hometown,,sure its good exposure but the fact that so many people talk about it, like we are now,, adds interest and character to the city,, mission accomplished by an artist.. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3827 Registered: 10-2003 |
Nice job by the US Outdoor. The reason there are no ads anymore is they failed to adequately anchor and secure what was essentially a two acre sail. The first good winds over 40 MPH ripped the ad to shreds...as well as creating dangerous conditions with massive pieces of fabric blowing through downtown. This after they swore up and down how safe and fabulous their system was. I wonder how much damage was done to the facade of the Broderick? | ||
Huggybear Member Username: Huggybear Post Number: 289 Registered: 08-2005 |
quote:Probably none, since that side of the building has an extra layer of protective paint, er... invaluable whale paintings. |
