Snowdogs by the Sea: #36 - Brighton Rock (Rocco)

Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 28 Sep 2016

Location: Brighton Marina (New Boardwalk) Sponsor: Bella Italia Designer: Pinky Alas not celebrating the good old seaside rock nor indeed Graham Green's novel but apparently two aspects of Brighton life, the daytime and its nightlife. Located on the new Boardwalk with Sirius the new block of flats above. Bone China is located further down the walk. [Update 6 December - auctioned for £4,200] The snowdogs by the sea is a public art trail that will take place from 24 September to 27 November 2016 across Brighton involving 45 decorated snow dog sculptures 1.5m high that are placed around various parts of the city (Except number 45 which will be located on Platform 17 at Victoria Station in London). They are based on the story of 'The Snowman and the Snowdog' the follow up to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. Briggs at least has some association with the city having taught at the Brighton School of Art, that later became part of Brighton Polytechnic, from 1961-86. He currently resides at Westmeston a small village located along the spring line of the South Downs about seven miles north of the city centre. The trail is co-ordinated by and will raise funds for the Martlets Hospice a local charity with each dog sponsored by a local business, agency or celebrity. At the beginning of December each dog will be auctioned off along with a set of snow puppies, smaller sculptures, that have been decorated by local schools and placed in museums and libraries [Update - Auction raised £337,000 on 6 December 2016]. For the other dogs see: Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image #36 - Brighton Rock (Rocco) Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image

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