When Basil Met Boonji: It Was Love at First Sight, but Not Everyone Is Starstruck

Spaceman sculpture's landing angers fans of 'the kebab' in Perth

A work donated by US artist Brendan Murphy and championed by former lord mayor Basil Zempilas is unveiled in the city's CBD, but some locals "don't really love what he's bringing".

When Basil met Boonji: It was love at first sight, but not everyone is starstruck

The Boonji Spaceman has touched down in Stirling Gardens, however some in Perth’s arts community are pushing back against a work they say has no connection to the city.

Huge 7m-tall graffiti covered astronaut unveiled in Perth

The long-awaited Boonji Spaceman has been officially unveiled out the front of the Perth council house on Thursday, where it will remain for the next year.

Spaceman lands in Perth

Perth’s very own BOONJI Spaceman will be on show for the next 12 months. The highly anticipated, seven-metre-tall Spaceman sculpture has taken up residence in Stirling Gardens near Council House, for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The monumental artwork was accepted by the City of Perth Council as a gift from US artist Brendan Murphy, courtesy of Gullotti Galleries. City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the larger-than-life BO…