Sculpture by the Sea 2026 opens on Bondi coastal walk
Sculpture by the Sea 2026 opens on Bondi coastal walk

Australia’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition has returned to Sydney’s 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, featuring works by artists from around the world. The annual exhibition is on now until 2 November.

Opening day highlights

On the opening day, a woman was photographed standing next to Erica Zaino’s sculpture ART (Artificial Real Time). Other works on display include Support IV by Nenad Milovanović, Surface Breach by Andre Braun, and Silent Crossing by Jimmy Rix.

Visitors can also see Wayfarer by Tim Storrier, Awkward Love by Dr Wayne Hudson, and Dignity Within the Everyday by Dr Peter Tilley. Emma Anna’s DREAM_N and Ascent by Lu Lu are displayed side by side.

More works along the walk

Further along the route, a man was seen photographing Pinnacle by Clayton Blake, while Revel Sticks by Martin John Oldfield and Sweethearts by Flim Flam Studio are also on show. The Guardians by Ulan and Rachel features among the exhibits.

Children were photographed running through a sculpture titled Ex-Halo by James Tapscott. Other works include Seed by Elyssa Sykes-Smith, Primal Echo by Michael Le Grand, After the Tide by Dr Tianli Zu, and Unveiling the Edges of the Sky by Harrie Fisher.