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Public artwork stolen in Christchurch shortly after installation

The PressRNZOtago Daily TimesFriday 7 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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The sculpture Doctrines, created by artist George Watson, was stolen from Cambridge Terrace less than 24 hours after being installed. The steel piece was intended for the SCAPE Public Art Trust's summer season exhibition. The artist discovered the installation was missing on Friday morning.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 7 Nov 2025, 1:26pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Scape artwork stolen less than 24 hours after being installed (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Public art stolen less than 24 hours after being installed (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Christchurch public art piece stolen soon after being installed (opens in new tab)