TED Talks Daily The fire-breathing dragon-horse sparking wonder in a city near you | Frédette Lampre
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Jul 1, 2025 
Frédette Lampre, an artist and designer with the French street theater collective La Machine, dives into transforming cities into vibrant art canvases. She discusses how their monumental creations, like the enchanting sea dragon and giant minotaur, redefine urban spaces and strengthen community bonds. The teamwork behind creations like the Long Ma machine showcases the magic of collaboration, while the cultural impact of Les Machines de Lille emphasizes the importance of storytelling in public art. Prepare to see your city through a new, wonder-filled lens!
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Giant Minotaur Animates City Streets
- Frédette Lampre describes encountering a giant moving minotaur in a city street, complete with detailed lifelike movements and sounds.
- This mechanical creature transforms the urban environment into a theatrical space, immersing people in its presence.
Art Machines Unite Communities
- La Machine's giant mechanical creations have no practical function but tell stories for cities and unite communities.
- These machines help create new common grounds by reconnecting people with urban spaces and each other.
Sea Dragon Becomes City Symbol
- A sea dragon with giant red eyes and a long blue tail roams the streets of Calais, becoming a beloved city symbol.
- This fire-breathing mechanical dragon emerged from a permanent art commission and charmed the public.