The New Zealand artist creating 'risky' playgrounds

Update: 2025-11-04

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New Zealand-born, Australia-based artist Mike Hewson creates playgrounds that, at first glance, look more like construction sites than places to play. He joins Emile Donovan to explain his 'risk' philosophy.

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The New Zealand artist creating 'risky' playgrounds

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The New Zealand artist creating 'risky' playgrounds

The New Zealand artist creating 'risky' playgrounds