Ducks on Parade!

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By Nancy Schön

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Ducks on Parade! celebrates the iconic Make Way for Ducklings bronze sculpture in Boston's Public Garden and its unique role as a canvas for community creativity. Through charming photographs, the book showcases how local residents dress the ducklings in outfits that reflect seasonal changes, social movements, and city pride, illustrating the dynamic relationship between public art and its audience.
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Ideal for whimsical readers of all ages interested in arts, culture, and community traditions, especially those appreciative of public art and its impact on city life.

Description

Inspired by Robert McCloskey‘s beloved children’s book of the same name, the iconic bronze Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden has come to serve as something of a record of the recent decades of life in the city itself.

In a series of delightful photographs taken by members of the public, Ducks on Parade! chronicles many of the original, moving, humorous, and startling outfits that artistic Bostonians have dressed the ducks in. From summer hats to winter scarves, from the Women’s March to Black Lives Matter, the ducks reflect the life of the city and our country.

Featuring a text by sculptor Nancy Schön, this book is a tribute to all Bostonians whose creativity and generosity have made this constant collaborative art possible. More than this, it is a revealing look at the lasting power of public art and how viewers can also be participants.

Ducks on Parade! is perfect for whimsical readers of any age.

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“Few works of art hold such a special place in so many hearts as Schön’s Make Way for Ducklings sculpture,” notes Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston, highlighting how the city's people embraced and adorned the ducks with pride. The Beacon Hill Times praises the book for exploring this evolving local tradition through memorable costume imagery, emphasising public art’s power to connect and inspire.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684580415

Publisher: Brandeis University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Brandeis University Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Nancy Schön Non-Fiction

About the Author

Nancy Schön is the sculptor who created the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Schön has created over a dozen prominent public sculptures and is the author of Make Way for Nancy: A Life in Public Art.