US EditionHerd of elephant sculptures takes over Beverly Hills to raise awareness for wildlife coexistence
- On July 1, The Great Elephant Migration art exhibit debuted in Beverly Hills, showcasing a hundred full-scale replicas of Indian elephants arranged along Santa Monica Boulevard.
- The project embarked on a 5,000-mile journey across the country starting in Newport, Rhode Island, with planned visits to several major cities such as New York, Miami, Houston, Jackson Hole, and Browning to raise awareness about human and wildlife coexistence.
- Each sculpture is handmade by Indigenous artisans from India’s Nilgiri Hills using invasive lantana, and all replicas depict real elephants familiar to local communities.
- Actress and activist Kristin Davis expressed enthusiasm about the complete group of elephant sculptures, which are available for purchase at prices between $8,000 and $22,000, with proceeds supporting initiatives such as the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.
- The installation will remain on display until August 1 with a farewell event called 'Kiss Them Goodbye' hosted by Chantecaille, aiming to increase awareness and support conservation efforts for migratory animals.
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Herd of elephant sculptures takes over Beverly Hills to raise awareness for wildlife coexistence | News Channel 3-12
By Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story BEVERLY HILLS, California (KABC) — It’s not a sight you see every day: a herd of elephants on the streets of Beverly Hills — or, more specifically, 100 life-size Indian elephant sculptures lining Santa Monica Boulevard. The Great Elephant Migration is an immersive art installation taking a cross-country tour to highlight the need for human-wildlife coexistence. Organized by The Real Elepha…
Herd of elephant sculptures takes over Beverly Hills to raise awareness for wildlife coexistence
It's not a sight you see every day: 100 life-size Indian elephant sculptures lining Santa Monica Boulevard. Their goal: to raise money for wildlife coexistence.
Beverly Hills Host Elephant Statutes To Promote Wildlife Co-Existence
BEVERLY HILLS—Now there are one hundred Indian elephants in Beverly Hills. No, these are not real elephants. These are statutes that artists created in the Nilgiri Hills of South India, and they were organized by the Great Elephant Migration to promote awareness of wildlife and encourage the coexistence of humans and wildlife. This herd of elephants arrived in New York City and has traveled across the U.S., and on July 1, they came to Beverly Hi…
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