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READ NOWOur photographer Martin Kennealey spotted these green tentacles poking out of the City of Joondalup’s administration building on Tuesday, sparking our curiosity.
“How do you let people know there is a major community arts festival around the corner,” the City said.
“Hang giant tentacles from the building.”
See the moon up close at Joondalup Festival
Until April 8, the Boas Avenue building will feature tentacles emerging from balconies and the roof, creating the impression a giant alien is “set to squeeze itself out of the confines and into the city centre below”.
The tentacles, from Designs in Air, have featured at many major events and exhibitions around the world and will also light up at night.
Mars One Project’s Josh Richards to appear at Joondalup Festival
The 2019 Joondalup Festival is themed Exploring the Galaxy and will run from April 5 to 7.
Snails encourage Joondalup Festival visitors to slow down
JOONDALUP FESTIVAL 2019
Theme: Exploring the Galaxy Where: Joondalup city centre Friday, April 5, 5.30pm-11pm Saturday, April 6, 2pm-11pm Sunday, April 7: 2pm to 8pm