Crashed satellite and pink inflatables: New artwork turning heads in Boston – Boston News, Weather, Sports [Video]

BOSTON (WHDH) – A surprising sight in Boston is turning heads — but it’s no accident, it’s art.

Folks in Boston’s Downtown Crossing Found themselves quite surprised Thursday when they saw it.

The artwork, named “Alouette,” is a replica of a Canadian satellite from 1962 designed to look like it crashed onto a car.

“You’re walking down the street and the next thing you see, this kind of robot on a car,” said one passer-by. “I thought the car was crushed, but in Boston anything can happen.”

It’s the latest addition to ‘Winteractive,’ Downtown Boston’s outdoor winter art exhibition hosted by the Downtown Boston Alliance.

A number of displays are popping up throughout the city, including large, pink inflatables called “Mister Pink.” They’ve been spotted on buildings all over downtown Boston.

As for the satellite, Canadian artist Brandon Vickerd is the man who made it.

“It’s partially like a throwback …