Melbourne Southbank is known for its cultural venues and growing public art spaces, and it now has a new piece of public art on Queensbridge Street, titled "Underpark".
Underpark is a unique art space that doubles as a basketball court. It was created by artist Reko Rennie and was commissioned by property developer and site owner Time & Place, alongside building firm Hickory. Rennie is well-known for his colourful and exciting style that celebrates his cultural identity and takes cues from graffiti art.
Time & Place hopes the art installation will encourage interested parties to register their support or ideas as a response to the City of Melbourne's plan for the urban regeneration of the Kings Way undercroft located nearby. It believes in the need to open a conversation about the space and encourages feedback and ideas.
For a limited time, Underpark will be free to use daily. Anyone wanting some exercise can make a free booking for a half-court, grab some friends and come down for a game. Visitors are welcome to come and watch the players and enjoy the installation and space.
Underpark is already popular on social media and is being seen regularly in Instagram posts.
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The courts are open from 6am to 8pm every day. To see details and book a court, go to the Underpark website.
