Artist Nick Cave’s “Joy Parade” today escorted the Chicago artist’s inflatable sculptures (pictured above) from the Boston Center for the Arts to 555 Columbia Ave. in Uphams Corner in Boston, where they will be exhibited through April 2020. The event was produced Boston independent public art curators Now + There led by Executive Director Kate Gilbert.

My sweetheart Kari Percival, I, our Wonderland Spectacle Co. and many friends were honored to be part of the shindig. Thanks to Susie, Jess, Darci, Ana, Taylor, Michael, Jen, Rob, Pam, Samantha and all the rest who paraded with us. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Photos copyright 2019 Greg Cook.

Previously: ‘What Brings You Joy?’—Nick Cave Fills Boston Cyclorama With Holiday Inflatables


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Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave's Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave’s Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave's Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave’s Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave's Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave’s Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave's Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Nick Cave’s Joy parade, presented with Now+There, in Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave's Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Wonderland Spectacle Co. in Nick Cave’s Joy parade, Boston, Sept. 14, 2019. (Greg Cook)

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