Sunday, September 29, 2013
'Rubber Duck' debuts in America
A giant rubber duck approaches Pittsburgh
A 40-foot-high and 30-foot-wide inflatable rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, thrills spectators in Pittsburgh.
A giant inflatable rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, is towed up the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
Pittsburgh's duck is the first "Made-in-the-USA" version of the Dutch artist's creation.
The duck's arrival kicks off the month-long Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, which features theater, dance, music and visual arts from around the world. After the opening night the duck will be moored downtown until Oct. 20.
Taking duck photos
Spectators photograph a 40-foot-high and 30-foot-wide inflatable rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, as it is towed up the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
The event marks the North American debut of Hofman's Rubber Duck Project, which has taken place in cities in Asia, Europe, Australia and South America.
Spectators set their sights on the giant duck
People lining both sides of the Allegheny River take photos as a version of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant "Rubber Duck" is towed past Heinz Field for its debut in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
Giant duck makes its way to Pittsburgh
A giant inflatable rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, is towed up the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
Crowds gather for a glimpse of the duck
Thousands of people line both sides of the Allegheny River as a version of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant "Rubber Duck" is towed past Heinz Field for its debut in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
Heading up the Ohio River
A version of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman giant "Rubber Duck" is towed up the Ohio River under the West End Bridge for its debut in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
Paddleboarders take a gander
A pair of men paddling paddleboards move towards a version of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman giant "Rubber Duck" as it is towed up the Ohio River for its debut in Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 27.
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