- OBJECTIVE
- The GBOT Team will float a giant banana over Texas
- MEMBER PLEDGE
- We will give money to: The GBOT Team
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But we will only pay if $1,500,000 is pledged by June 15, 2008
- embed campaign
- THE PITCH
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GEOSTATIONARY BANANA OVER TEXAS is an art intervention that involves placing a gigantic banana over the Texas sky. The banana will float in near space; from the ground it will be clearly recognizable and visible day and night; it will stay up for approximately one month.
Basically, the banana will be constructed like a blimp. Filled with helium, it will float between 20 and 30 miles up into the sky, and will keep its shape at all times. Its final length will be 1000 feet (a bit more than 3 football fields). The expected launching date is end of August 2008, from Mexico.
We are counting on you; the fundraising campaign ends on June 15th.
www.geostationarybananaovertexas.com
The project has passed preliminary tests and developments, the next phase is its fabrication, and launch. *Fundin Read More
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RECENT DISCUSSION
Re: General Discussion
Reply to Banana Lover 1 : “Have you guys tried to approach Chiquita for a donation? This could lead to a banana renaissance that would directly benefit them.”
See the above link, in the comment by Alaska F., posted on March 11.
Re: Good luck banana team. Don't let Chiquita steal your idea......
Have you guys tried to approach Chiquita for a donation? This could lead to a banana renaissance that would directly benefit them.
Good luck banana team. Don't let Chiquita steal your idea......
Good luck banana team. Don’t let Chiquita steal your idea…
http://www.coopamerica.org/programs/rs/profile.cfm?id=202
Re: Can you tell us about how the banana will be...
Yes, you are right, the launching of the piece is expensive, it also requires a large staff to do it. However, the most expensive part is the production of the final banana, which will be done right before the launch. The experimentations, tests and all the logistics prior...Read More
Re: Can you tell us about how the banana will be...
Hmm. I don’t know why my previous comment has “very” crossed out. I really am excited about this! Ah, I got it… putting your words between dashes makes crossouts like this. That’s not very intuitive :-( Bananas are far more intuitive
Can you tell us about how the banana will be...
Can you tell us about how the banana will be launched. I’d think that’s one of the most expensive parts. But then, I’ve never tried to launch a 300 meter long banana into the stratosphere. The launch window seems a bit small… monies raised by June for an...Read More
Re: General Discussion
In spite of where the artists are based, many tend to present work in different parts of the world.
Re: General Discussion
So why is the “Banana over Texas” program based in Canada?
Re: General Discussion
can I come to the launch- I belive in baja, yes?
Re: General Discussion
This is fantastic & brilliant!
I can’t wait to see it happen.
Hope you guys are well.
Love from Montreal!
Victoria
