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19 outdoor sculptures have found homes!

Posted: October 30, 2015 / News

We are thrilled to announce that 19 major outdoor sculptures from Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015 have been acquired into wonderful public and private collections. Highlights of this year’s incredible exhibition include Takeshi Tanabe’s A Scene: Dedicated to Handel’s ‘The Water Music’, Linda Bowden’s The Bridge, and Gillie and Mark Schattner’s Flying Fish, which are…


Instagram and Sculpture lovers unite this weekend for our Bondi Instameet

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This Sunday Join us for our 3rd annual Sculpture by the Sea Instameet with celebrity Instagrammer Pauly Vella and official Sculpture by the Sea photographer Jarrad Seng.  We meet us at Sarah Fitzerald’s sculpture ‘X’ on Tamarama Beach this Sunday November 1 at 5pm.  We will also be joined by Instagram group Sydney folk who will help make…


Hear directly from the Artists this weekend!

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As Principal Sponsor, Macquarie is hosting a series of Artist Talks each weekend during Sculpture by the Sea. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from some of this year’s artists about what inspires them and how they create these magnificent sculptures. There will be six sessions per day, and each session runs for…


Certifying the Sculptures

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Just as houses and buildings need to be structurally stable so do the artworks at Sculpture by the Sea need to be safe for the viewing public. This work is undertaken by a structural engineer who needs to be sensitive to the artist’s vision so that the integrity of the structure does not adversely impact on…


Students, Schools & Sculpture by the Sea

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The Sculpture by the Sea Schools Education Program continues to develop and expand. Every exhibition the program offers primary and secondary students the unique opportunity to meet ‘real’ artists who are exhibiting their work in the exhibition and learn about the processes involved in creating sculpture. This year 1,500 students are booked in to an…


Artist Awards & Subsidies Announced

Posted: October 29, 2015 / Awards, News

Over the last week we have revealed the recipients of various artist awards and subsidies available to exhibiting artists in this year’s exhibition. We would like to congratulate Barbara Licha (NSW) for receiving the Waverley Council Mayor’s Prize of $5000, David Horton (NSW) who received the Art Gallery Society of NSW prize for $5000, Laurence…


Artist Interview Series Part 1 & 2

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The Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015 Artist Interview Series has kicked off with a bang! In the first two instalments we are excited to bring to you some behind the scenes discussions with the artists behind some of this year’s most talked about sculptures. Matthew Asimakis, Clarence Lee & Caitlin Roseby are final year architecture…


Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015 is now open to the public!

Posted: October 23, 2015 / News

105 local, interstate and international artists have transformed the stunning Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk into a temporary sculpture park. We are delighted to deliver an unmissable exhibition this year and look forward to exhibiting sculptures from 18 countries including Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Philippines,…


Enter our #sxsmoments photo competition for your chance to win some great prizes

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Love taking photos? We are pleased to announce the return of our #sxsmoments Instagram photo competition, and offer one lucky person the chance to win a trip to Perth to become one of our official photographers for our 12th annual Cottesloe exhibition in March 2016. To take part all you have to do is capture your favourite moments from Sculpture…


See Sculpture Inside online!

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Sculpture Inside is our exhibition of approximately 250 small sculptures created by each of the exhibiting artists in this year’s show. Held in the marquee located in Marks Park, the exhibition provides a deeper insight into each of the artist’s practice by showcasing other smaller works from their studios. Sculpture Inside is a great opportunity…


Big Thanks to St John Ambulance!

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We are very grateful to St. John Ambulance Paddington Division, who are generously volunteering their services at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. The esteemed Carolyn Cartwright will be leading her team every day during the exhibition. Last weekend, Ms. Cartwright received the highly honourable ‘Save A Life’ award at the annual St Johns awards ceremony for her…


‘Critical Ideas in Contemporary Sculpture’ with Dr Michael Hill

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Join us for engaging discussions with celebrated exhibiting artists from this year’s exhibition. The discussions will be lead by Dr Michael Hill, Head of Art History and Theory at the National Art School at the Sculpture Inside marquee in Marks Park. He will delve into ideas surrounding various facets of contemporary sculpture. This series is…


Power to the people: Allens sponsors People’s Choice Prize

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No opinion polls or backroom deals. Just pure democracy in action. That is the calling card of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, which is taking place from 22 October to 8 November along the Bondi to Tamarama walk. International law firm Allens is once again sponsoring the People’s…


QT Sydney

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  QT Sydney is delighted to team up with Sculpture by the Sea, providing creative and art aficionado guests alike the opportunity to escape the city and immerse themselves in one of Sydney’s most iconic cultural events. With its strong focus on art and design, QT Sydney continues to push its artistic boundaries through its…


Jörg Plickat receives the 2015 Macquarie Group Sculpture Prize!

Posted: October 22, 2015 / Major Prize, News

Deputy Premier Troy Grant announced Jörg Plickat from Germany as the recipient of the $60,000 Macquarie Group Sculpture Prize for his sculpture divided planet at the launch of the 19th annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi on the opening day of the exhibition. The $60,000 acquisitive award is the most generous annual sculpture prize in Australia…