Saskatoon

PakistaniArt is the leading source for the latest Saskatoon stories. Find the latest news, features, updates, blogs, interviews, op-eds, and more.

The image features "Modern Erratics," a controversial $297,490 permanent public art installation commissioned by the City of Saskatoon consisting of three large boulder-shaped sculptures crafted out of thousands of kilograms of compressed recycled plastic waste. Designed by the Calgary-based artist duo Sans façon to mimic glacial erratic boulders while making a statement on environmental pollution, this specific piece located in Diefenbaker Park is constructed from multi-colored recycled plastic bottle caps. The installation has sparked a heated public debate across Saskatchewan over tax spending, with some residents and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation mocking it as a waste of funds while city officials and arts advocates defend the project for promoting environmental awareness and community conversation.

Saskatoon Spent $297,000 on Three Plastic Boulders and the Fight Got Surprisingly Deep

Calgary-based artist duo Sans façon built the sculptures from 4,500 kilograms of recycled waste as part of a landfill project, sparking a citywide battle over public art funding that went all the way to council

Kamil DadAUG 14, 2026

Latest in Saskatoon

SculptureAUG 14, 2026

Saskatoon Spent $297,000 on Three Plastic Boulders and the Fight Got Surprisingly Deep

Kamil Dad
The image features "Modern Erratics," a controversial $297,490 permanent public art installation commissioned by the City of Saskatoon consisting of three large boulder-shaped sculptures crafted out of thousands of kilograms of compressed recycled plastic waste. Designed by the Calgary-based artist duo Sans façon to mimic glacial erratic boulders while making a statement on environmental pollution, this specific piece located in Diefenbaker Park is constructed from multi-colored recycled plastic bottle caps. The installation has sparked a heated public debate across Saskatchewan over tax spending, with some residents and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation mocking it as a waste of funds while city officials and arts advocates defend the project for promoting environmental awareness and community conversation.

Most Popular

  1. 1Why Fans Keep Comparing 'Marvel's Wolverine' to a 17-Year-Old Movie Tie-In Game
  2. 2Saskatoon Spent $297,000 on Three Plastic Boulders and the Fight Got Surprisingly Deep
  3. 3DC and Warner Bros. Caught Using AI Concept Art for 'Supergirl' Lobo
  4. 4Why KATSEYE's 'Hootie Frutti' Is Reigniting the Debate Over Who This Group Is Actually For
  5. 5Instagram Gives Its Decade-Old Wordmark a Refresh

Advertisement

PakistaniArt uses cookies to remember your preferences, keep the site running smoothly, and understand which stories our readers care about most. We never sell your data. See our Cookie Policy for exactly what we collect and why.