These two crouching tigers gracing Sydney’s Customs House, will mark the start of the year of the Tiger, better know as the Chinese New Year 2010, on February 14.
Illuminated by low-energy LED lights, the imposing 2 meters high, and more than 7 meters long origami tigers - “a fusion of ancient Asian art forms and modern sensibilities”, are imitating a football match in celebration of the FIFA world cup.
Designed by the Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) these big cats are supposed to raise awareness about their endangered status. The orange giants will remain at Customs House from February 11 to March 14, 2010 and are definitely worth visiting.
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