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Florentijn Hofman

Florentijn Hofman's Rubber Duck.

Rubber Duck Artist Cries Plagiarism, the High Cost of US Museum Expansions—and More

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman has accused protestors in Brazil of creating a replica of his world famous rubber duck sculpture.
By Alanna Martinez
A Hofman duck in Hong Kong.

Fitting the Bill: New York Most Recent Recipient of Giant Rubber Ducky ‘Art’

A giant rubber ducky is coming to New York.
By Guelda Voien
A giant inflatable Rubber Duck designed by Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman (Photo: courtesy Getty Images)

The Quack and the Dead: Rubber Ducky Art Knock-Off Deflated in Philly

The giant rubber ducky who was supposed to appear in Philadelphia last weekend hit some snags—physically, and with copyright law.
By Guelda Voien

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