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Street Art Meets Humor: Denis Defrancesco’s King Kong Statue

By Vidar
A striking sculpture titled 'King Kong Balls' by Denis Defrancesco, featuring a blue gorilla with exaggerated golden testicles lying casually in an urban plaza. The left side highlights the full sculpture, while the right shows public interaction, with an adult and child sitting on its arm and leg. The vibrant blue and gold colors contrast against a backdrop of modern buildings, trees, and flagpoles, capturing both humor and engagement in public art.

Sculptor Denis Defrancesco’s King Kong sculpture is a bronze sculpture that reimagines the iconic King Kong in an unexpected way.

Measuring 5.04 meters long, 2.10 meters wide, and 2.25 meters high, and weighing 2780 kg (6128 lbs.), this massive artwork has drawn attention since its debut in 2019.

Originally displayed on Pařížská Street in Josefov, Prague, the sculpture has since traveled internationally, engaging audiences and inspiring discussions across different cultural settings.

Nowadays, King Kong is on a global journey, capturing the imagination of people across various countries. To track its voyage, you can follow the sculpture’s very own Instagram account here.

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Close-up view of the "King Kong Balls" sculpture by Denis Defrancesco, highlighting the blue gorilla's face and hands as it lies on its back with legs crossed. The detailed texture of the bronze sculpture emphasizes its artistic craftsmanship. In the background, a row of flagpoles with international flags, modern buildings with glass facades, and greenery add context to the sculpture's placement in a public plaza.
A bronze sculpture titled "King Kong Balls" by Denis Defrancesco, depicting a blue gorilla lying on its back with its legs crossed, showcasing exaggerated golden testicles. The artwork, measuring 5.04 meters long, 2.10 meters wide, and 2.25 meters high, and weighing 2780 kg (6128 lbs.), is placed in an urban plaza with modern buildings and greenery in the background. The vivid blue of the gorilla contrasts strikingly with the metallic gold elements, creating a bold visual statement.
The "King Kong Balls" sculpture by Denis Defrancesco, a bold bronze artwork of a blue gorilla lying on its back with legs crossed and prominent golden testicles. Two people, an adult and a child, interact with the sculpture, sitting on its arm and leg. The scene is set in an urban plaza with modern buildings, trees, and flagpoles in the background, highlighting the playful engagement between the art and its audience.

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The "King Kong Balls" sculpture by Denis Defrancesco, depicting a blue gorilla lying on its back with legs crossed and prominent golden testicles, set against a serene outdoor backdrop. The sculpture rests on vibrant green grass near a reflective water body, with the sun setting in a warm orange glow over distant hills and scattered buildings. The peaceful landscape contrasts with the bold and humorous design of the artwork, creating a striking and memorable scene.

Here is the statue at the Royal Beroun Golf Club.

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