‘They become part of people’s identity’: how Australia fell in love with the Skywhales

Patricia Piccinini’s bulbous creation first took flight in 2013, and was joined by a partner in 2021. They’ve inspired tattoos, crafts and wedding vows – and they’re coming to a region near you Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email All around Australia, Patricia Piccinini has been approached by people who are rolling up a sleeve, tugging at a trouser leg, or even lifting their T-shirt. They’re revealing their tattoos of the Skywhales, hot air balloon creatures Piccinini dreamed up mor...

By Oliver Giles