It’s hard to say anything about Rubber Duck. It says it all without uttering a squeak. But I’m going to say some stuff anyway, because it’s the fact that the duck requires no elaboration, conscious interpretation or blurb prattling on about its complex artistic significance, that make it all the more awesome.

Sydney Festival recently announced their new head honcho as Lieven Bertels, a guy with the stamp of approval from both Cloover Moore and Mike Patton. The Flog caught up with Leiven himself to discuss the line up, his transition to an Aussie audience and the subtle Bertels-style signature he is weaving into the event.