Twelve Local Heroes, Bronze busts collection at Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The series consists of twelve bronze busts placed along Worcester Boulevard, featuring detailed portraits of notable Christchurch residents.
Created by sculptor Mark Whyte in 2009, the installation came after four years of development by the Twelve Local Heroes charitable foundation.
The bronze sculptures commemorate individuals such as Richard Hadlee, Diana Isaac, and Margaret Mahy, who influenced sports, conservation, and literature.
The sculptures were relocated to the University of Canterbury campus in Ilam during 2023 as part of the institution's anniversary celebrations.
The collection includes three categories of honorees: deceased before the project, those who agreed but passed away, and living contributors.
GPS coordinates: -43.53110,172.62900
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:15
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