Sydney’s iconic Sculpture by the Sea exhibition has made a triumphant return this spring. Now in its 26th year, the popular event features over 100 exceptional artworks dotted along the spectacular 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. The stunning event has traditionally seen over half a million people in attendance making it one of the most highly anticipated creative offerings of the year. The exhibition will be held from October 18 to November 4.
Sculpture by the Sea, 2024
The popular exhibition sees the Bondi-Tamarama coastal walk lined up with stunning sculptures along the coastline. Now in its huge 26th year, the exhibition is pulling all the stops to make it a show to remember.
This year, the exhibition features the works of James Rogers, John Petrie, Stephen King, and Paul Bacon who also exhibited in the first Sculpture by the Sea iteration in 1997. Celebrated Japanese artists Haruyuki Uchida, Keizo Ushio, and Toshio Iezumi will also exhibit their artworks, with nine other leading artists from Japan. This year, 35 artists will exhibit for the first time, including artists from Switzerland to China. Ukrainian artist, Yevgen Prymachenkon will also be part of the 2024 exhibition.
Sculpture by the Sea began in 1997 as a one-day event and has since seen enormous success, becoming the world’s largest annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. It’s also completely free to visit.
Not only can visitors expect jaw-dropping artworks from across the region, but the exhibition also provides an excellent platform and visibility to local and international artists. Sculpture by the Sea has also hosted other fantastic exhibitions including the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail — along 100km of the gorgeous Snowy Valleys Way, and Sculpture Rocks which opened to great applause in 2021. Take a peek at their official website for details.
(Images: Courtesy of Sculpture by the Sea)