Enormous Rubber Duck In Canada Is Counterfeit, Artist Alleges
A Dutch artist says Ontario should be using his giant duck instead of a similar Johnny-come-lately giant duck. But the skirmish raises bigger questions about copycats and public art.
This is the story of a 61-foot-tall duck that is being called a counterfeit of a different giant duck, which itself is a replica of a beloved bath toy.
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As part of a celebration for Canada's 150th birthday, Ontario's provincial government gave a grant to a waterfront festival, which will spend about $150,000 to rent and deploy a 6-story floating duck. The oversize toy weighs 11 tons and will visit six cities in the province.
In addition to the you would expect about a government spending money to rent a giant rubber duck, there is also
