The "RedBall Project," which is known as the world’s longest-running street art work, rolled into Tainan on Friday. Each day the giant red ball will pop up in a different place at various historic and scenic sites in the city. Its first stop was Jieguanting Arch, attracting nearly 1,000 people snapping photos.

A huge red ball bulges under the Jieguanting Arch, a designated historic site in Tainan City. The arch was completely taken up with the ball, which is part of a world famous travelling street art work called the “RedBall Project.”

Huang Wei-che
Tainan mayor
The red ball has finally come to Tainan, the second city in Taiwan that it visits after its first visit a really long time ago. The red ball behind me is for everyone to enjoy. You can touch it and hug it, but don’t hurt it!

The “RedBall Project” first came to Taipei more than 10 years ago and this is the second time it’s come to Taiwan. It’s making an appearance each day for 10 days at different scenic and historical attractions in Tainan, allowing the public to see the city from a new perspective. The 10 exhibition sites were personally selected by the artist Kurt Perschkel.

Kurt Perschke
RedBall Project artist
When you’re driving around, stuck in traffic, you will see a spot and think: Ah! That would be good. And for me that’s also what the project is about, is the sense of imagination, to see you own city in a new way.

The combination of a bright red ball and historic building made for a unique and interesting scene. On the first day of the ball’s travels in Tainan, nearly 1,000 people came to the venue to snap shots.

Member of the public
It’s really special. It’s a mix of east and west.

Unlike many art works, the red ball can be touched. It can mould into any space and adapt to the site’s environment and weather. If needed, it can be deflated a little to avoid damaging historic buildings. The daily appearances in different locations are expected to bring crowds all over Tainan.

Member of public
If I have time, I might go see it every day, because all the places are iconic Tainan buildings.

People who follow the red ball around the city will get an overview of Tainan’s 400 years of history with a fresh perspective.

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