This abstract sculpture sits in a small little grassy spot on the west side of City Hall. Named The Migrants it was unveiled in 1957 when the old city hall opened. It depicts Canadian Geese in flight and is supposed to represent Edmonton's association with flight. However, as people looked at it they decided that it was a little to abstract and looked like a pile of spaghetti. So it soon developed the nickname, The Spaghetti Tree.
When the old building was torn down and the new City Hall opened in 1992 this sculpture was not put back up. The citizens made a huge plea to the city to find a spot for what had become a favorite piece of art. So officials found a nice little spot for it and once again The Spaghetti Tree sits outside of City Hall
Well this weekend is Labour Day here in Canada and it is a holiday weekend. So Melody and I are getting away for a couple of days. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and we will be back soon
When the old building was torn down to make room for the new City Hall which opened in 1992 this sculpture was not put back up.
Sometimes you have to wonder what modern artists are really thinking when they create these things! lol the people had a better name for it! And it's interesting that even though they didn't embrace the artist's interpretation, they liked it enough to ask for its return. Fun story and nice shot.
September 6th, 2012
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Lovely capture