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Anni Ma Obituary 1957 – 2021
Anni Ma, who was recognised as a leading curator of contemporary Chinese sculpture, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 9 September 2021 at Greenwich Hospital in Sydney, Australia. During a full but short life at the forefront of the Visual Arts in China and Australia, Anni Ma was an important cultural bridge between two…
Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Artist Mentor Program Recipients Announced
Emerging artists Tom Buckland (ACT) and Capto Collaborative (NSW) have been announced as the 2021 recipients of the Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Artist Mentor Program, alongside the 2020 recipients Sian Watson (ACT) and Sivaan Walker (NSW) for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi. Each artist will receive $15,000 to create their sculptures and to undertake a 12-month…
Helen Lempriere Scholarship Recipient Marina DeBris
Sculpture by the Sea is pleased to announce Marina DeBris as the recipient of this year’s $30,000 Helen Lempriere Scholarship. Following her critically acclaimed and popular work ‘Inconvenience Store’ in 2017, DeBris’ artwork ‘Just a Drop in the Ocean’ will be created from objects washed up on Sydney beaches. The work intends to raise awareness…
Five of My Life Podcast
Founding and Artistic Director of Sculpture by the Sea David Handley reveals the stories behind his 5 in the new episode of Five of My Life out now. download audio clip The full interview can be downloaded as a podcast by pressing play below.
Federal Government’s RISE Fund
Great News! We have $500,000 of new funding for Australian artists in the next four Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions at Bondi and Cottesloe thanks to the Federal Government’s RISE Fund. For the first time, every Australian artist in our Cottesloe exhibition will be guaranteed some income for exhibiting. This is extremely important and has…
DANISH ARTIST RECEIVES NEW AWARD TO EXHIBIT AT SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, BONDI
Sculpture by the Sea in Australia and the Denmark-based Friendship Society of Denmark, Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce Danish artist Naja Utzon Popov as the inaugural recipient of the new AUD 15,000 Friendship Society of Denmark, Australia and New Zealand Danish Artist Award. This new artist award supports Danish artists to exhibit…
‘Sculpture Rocks’ exhibition video
Watch the ‘Sculpture Rocks’ exhibition video filmed at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks, Sydney. With thanks to Gareth Carr for videography.
EY PEOPLE’S CHOICE PRIZE
The 2021 EY People’s Choice Prize of $5,000, as voted by visitors of the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2021 exhibition is Tuinna Blackie for her artwork ‘The Boab’. New Zealand-born, Fremantle based artist Tuinna Blackie was the favourite out of 70 artworks by Western Australian, interstate and international artists. ‘The Boab’ is a captivating, large-scale stainless steel…
Kids’ Choice Prize Announced
Sculpture by the Sea was pleased to announce the recipient of the Kids’ Choice Prize at the 17th annual Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe exhibition closing ceremony on Sunday. Youngsters were drawn to the bright, colourful delights of Japanese artist Savako’s artwork titled ‘Dream of Cyprus’, voted most popular by children. The Kids’ Choice Prize…
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2021 Exhibition Video
Take a look at our video of Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2021. Filmed by Richard Watson.
WA Emerging Artist Mentor Program recipient announced
Presented at the Media Launch on opening day by Celia Hammond MP Member for Curtin, we are thrilled to announce Gwilym Faulkner as the recipient of the WA Artist Mentor Program with thanks to Ian Hicks AM and Susie Grant through the George Hicks Foundation. Exhibiting for his first time at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Gwilym’s work…
WA Sculptor Scholarship Announced
We are thrilled to announce Jarrod Taylor as the recipient of the prestigious Western Australian Sculptor Scholarship of $10,000 thanks to Gavin Bunning AM and Julienne Penny. Presented at the Media Launch on opening day by the Nathan Harding, Chairman, Tourism, Western Australia, the scholarship provides important support for the advancement of the artist’s career, including the opportunity to travel and…