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Will the Standing Whale withstand the wind? Western University model testing a unique art piece inside WindEEE

Reta Ismail
CTV News London

A collaboration between world-renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, Queen’s University, and Western University, is working to realize a new art piece titled ‘Standing Whale.’

A 3D printed stainless steel scale model is being put to the test inside the Wind Engineering, Energy, and Environment Research Institute (WindEEE RI) in London, Ont.

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Whale of a job: Western's wind tunnel puts unique sculpture to the test

By Beatriz Baleeiro
The London Free Press

A model of what will be a massive sculpture of a blue whale skeleton by a Canadian photographer and artist is being tested at Western University’s wind dome.

The Standing Whale, conceptualized by Edward Burtynsky, is envisioned as a life-sized sculpture, part of Burtynsky’s portrayal of the impact of human industry on the planet.

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