Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Cat On A Bike

We stumbled upon this weird cat, in tight spandex shorts and a hot pink top, on a bike in a random place on a sidewalk when we were in Brussels.

Created by Alain Séchas, this sculpture  titled “La Cycliste” cost the city of Brussels about 100,000 € back in 2005.

Hmmm, a cat with boobs for USD111,329.50?!

 Cool or a waste of tax payers' money?

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27 comments:

  1. bettyNovember 6, 2019 at 6:39 AM

    I think it is cool but at the same time I'm thinking all that money for a cat on a bike? I'll have to see if there is a story behind it. Seems like if someone wanted to do that, it shouldn't be with tax payer moneys.

    betty

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  2. SandeeNovember 6, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    Well, not taxpayers money, but I like it. I think our governments spend our tax dollars unwisely sometimes.

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  3. camdanduslerNovember 6, 2019 at 6:47 AM

    İnteresting post... Thanks for your sharing...

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  4. Debbie D. November 6, 2019 at 10:04 AM

    Cool sculpture but the price seems a little bit outrageous! ☺

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  5. BillNovember 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM

    Cool but definitely not worth spending tax payers money for it.
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  6. Iris FlaviaNovember 6, 2019 at 10:48 PM

    Cool cat!! Interesting combination will life-like body and then such a comical face.

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  7. Memories of Eric and FlynnNovember 7, 2019 at 2:05 AM

    I like it, but it should have been privately funded.
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  8. LindaNovember 9, 2019 at 11:05 PM

    Amusing sculpture, like a cartoon.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 10, 2019 at 7:51 AM

    It *is* different! And not to my taste, but that is OK. And I guess one of the purposes of art is to cause discussion and maybe even dissension, otherwise all we would have is “hotel room” landscapes. . I assume the City has budgeted a certain amount for public art.

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  10. Hena TayebNovember 11, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    So cool!

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  11. stevebethereNovember 12, 2019 at 4:07 AM

    LOL brilliant that made me smile :-)

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  12. Meditations in MotionNovember 12, 2019 at 4:34 AM

    It's cool but weird. Just because I wouldn't have it in my living room (or yard) doesn't mean it's not art. Some people probably love it!

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  13. Sheltie TimesNovember 12, 2019 at 8:24 AM

    Never sure why taxpayers are always getting handed the bill for this stuff. If art is good one would think there is a private market for it. Reminds me of the Rabbits from the old Roger Rabbit move.

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  14. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    I love public art but that cat isn't my cup of tea. They must like it - to each his own I guess.

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  15. Great-Granny GrandmaNovember 12, 2019 at 12:08 PM

    Can't say it's my cup of tea, but is is different.
    I agree with Betty's comment.

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  16. JeannaNovember 12, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    Cool but I balk at that price tag.

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  17. TomNovember 13, 2019 at 3:56 AM

    ...cool by all means! More money is wasted on dumber things, thanks for stopping by!

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  18. NCSueNovember 13, 2019 at 5:48 AM

    What fun!
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  19. MollyNovember 13, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    That is very cool

    Molly

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  20. Jyothi NairNovember 13, 2019 at 10:16 AM

    Oh! How did I miss this one! Looks really cute though.

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  21. Pieni LintuNovember 13, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Funny :D

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  22. XmasDollyNovember 13, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    Well, I'll tell you what I like it until I look at the head! What happened? It's not as well done as the bottom half of the statue. What happened? It kinda reminds me of that cartoon... "Whatever happened to Roger Rabbit"!!! hahaha Wonderful Post my friend. HUGS...

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  23. An Apel a DayNovember 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM

    I think it's funny and fun. I can see the point of a waist of tax dollars, but we have so much stress and conflict it's fun seeing a light hearted piece.

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  24. betty-NZNovember 13, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    'Art' is relative and, for the most part, I don't care for most of it. It's cute and will certainly capture your attention as you go by!

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  25. MellieNovember 16, 2019 at 2:01 PM

    That is on expensive cat!

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  26. Heather KeetNovember 17, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    That is definitely a weird cat that i would have to stop and photograph. I wonder what the artist thinks about?! #GlobalBlogging

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  27. windowtothebeautyDecember 25, 2019 at 9:42 AM

    It looks very funny <3

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