Wind Wand sculpture
E447905
The Wind Wand sculpture is a prominent kinetic artwork by Len Lye—a tall, flexible red pole that sways dramatically in the coastal winds of New Plymouth, New Zealand.
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| Wind Wand sculpture canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Wind Wand sculpture Context triple: [New Plymouth, hasLandmark, Wind Wand sculpture]
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A.
Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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B.
Sun Voyager sculpture
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C.
La Mano sculpture
La Mano sculpture is an iconic seaside artwork in Punta del Este, Uruguay, depicting a giant hand emerging from the sand and serving as one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
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D.
Lamp Bear sculpture
The Lamp Bear sculpture is a large, whimsical yellow teddy bear artwork by Urs Fischer, known as a landmark installation in major international airport terminals.
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LOVE sculpture
The LOVE sculpture is an iconic pop art piece by Robert Indiana featuring the stacked letters L-O-V-E, widely recognized as a symbol of love and a popular photo spot in Philadelphia and around the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Wind Wand sculpture Target entity description: The Wind Wand sculpture is a prominent kinetic artwork by Len Lye—a tall, flexible red pole that sways dramatically in the coastal winds of New Plymouth, New Zealand.
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A.
Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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B.
Sun Voyager sculpture
The Sun Voyager sculpture is a striking steel artwork on Reykjavík’s waterfront that resembles a Viking ship and symbolizes exploration, hope, and the promise of undiscovered territory.
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C.
La Mano sculpture
La Mano sculpture is an iconic seaside artwork in Punta del Este, Uruguay, depicting a giant hand emerging from the sand and serving as one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
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D.
Lamp Bear sculpture
The Lamp Bear sculpture is a large, whimsical yellow teddy bear artwork by Urs Fischer, known as a landmark installation in major international airport terminals.
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E.
LOVE sculpture
The LOVE sculpture is an iconic pop art piece by Robert Indiana featuring the stacked letters L-O-V-E, widely recognized as a symbol of love and a popular photo spot in Philadelphia and around the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
kinetic sculpture
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public artwork ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Len Lye Foundation
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linked to:
Len Lye Centre
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| basedOn | Len Lye 1960s concept for a wind wand ⓘ |
| category |
buildings and structures in New Plymouth
ⓘ
outdoor sculpture in New Zealand ⓘ |
| color | red ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | New Plymouth District Council ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| creator | Len Lye ⓘ |
| feature |
flexible pole that bends in the wind
ⓘ
illuminated red sphere at the top ⓘ |
| genre | kinetic art ⓘ |
| height | approximately 45 metres ⓘ |
| inception | 2000 ⓘ |
| lighting | internal lighting in the top sphere ⓘ |
| locatedOn | New Plymouth Coastal Walkway ⓘ |
| location | New Plymouth ⓘ |
| maintenanceEvent | temporarily removed in 2001 for structural assessment ⓘ |
| material |
carbon fibre rod core
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fiberglass ⓘ |
| movementType | wind-driven motion ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive red vertical line on New Plymouth skyline
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dramatic swaying motion in coastal winds ⓘ |
| purpose | millennium project ⓘ |
| reinstalled | 2001 after repairs ⓘ |
| safetyFeature | designed to flex significantly without breaking ⓘ |
| status | landmark of New Plymouth ⓘ |
| subjectOf | public debate about cost and aesthetics ⓘ |
| tourismAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | 1 January 2000 ⓘ |
| viewOf | Tasman Sea ⓘ |
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