NZA wooden sculpture named Tiori Toru, created by local artist Karin de Beer and installed at the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei, was stolen from the premises. The theft occurred around 3:15 AM on Monday, August 24, and the sculpture, which is approximately 1.4 meters long and features glass birds embedded within pohutukawa wood, was taken from an outdoor display. The center's director, Joost de Bruin, reported that the thief managed to remove the sculpture from its mount on a rock and carry it away on a bicycle, evading surveillance cameras. De Bruin suggested the theft may have been premeditated, noting the thief's apparent knowledge of how to dismantle the piece. While the gallery is offering a reward and requesting the sculpture's return without any questions, the incident has caused disappointment among both the artist and the community, as the artwork was well-received and served as an important platform for de Beer's work.
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