Dude chilling park
Dude Chilling Park (also known as Guelph Park) is a public art sign installation that was originally created as a prank sign which now has official public art status in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located at the 2300 block of Brunswick Street in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver in Guelph Park.[1][2]
In November 2012, the prank sign, which mimics standard park signs found in city parks, was created as a prank by local artist Viktor Briestensky, who replicated the Vancouver Park Board’s standardized signage design and typeface.
Park Board staff removed the sign; however, local resident Dustin Bromley launched an online petition to save the sign and, after 1,500 signatures of support, the Parks Board decided to reinstall the sign permanently at the park on Feb 27, 2014, because it celebrates the unique characteristics of the park and neighboring community.
The sign is considered donated public artwork accepted by the Vancouver Park Board. The park continues to retain its official name as Guelph Park, which it has held for 40 years.
The 'Dude Chilling Park Sign' is currently located on the southwest corner of the Park and is considered Public art, although it continues to mimic standard park signs found in city parks throughout Vancouver.
The 'Dude Chilling Park' sign has made headlines around the world and was mentioned by late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel who said “Between Dude Chilling Park and Rob Ford, I might have to move to Canada,” said Kimmel.
References
External links
- Vancouver Park Board "'Dude Chilling Park' sign, donated as public art, is officially unveiled today in Guelph Park "
- Dude Chilling Park sign gets official public art status
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