Sculptures in Australia

How a replica of a legendary Florentine fountain became a tireless fundraiser in the Southern Hemisphere.

A large kangaroo sculpture on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain

A 9-metre tall reflective steel statue of a garden gnome crafted by Gregor Kregar, a New Zealand-Serbian artist.

This statue of King George V was beheaded as a protest of colonialism.

A collection of busts honor the first 29 prime ministers of Australia.

Three women and a 10-year-old boy are immortalized in this sculpture memorializing the 13,000 women and children convicts sent to Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) between 1803 and 1853.

A controversial interactive sculpture that "weeps" water.

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.

Located alongside the famous Salamanca Market and in sight of Parliament House, this large and elaborate monument is hard to miss, split into two sections and standing some 14 meters tall.

This public work of art outside of Perth depicts a dog walker and several mischievous canine companions.

This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.

A fibreglass sculpture of a whale shark on the grounds of a petrol station.

This large replica wagon tells the story of the booming wool industry in this small Australian town.

A tribute to those who fled the Great Famine and relocated to Australia.

This work of art was designed to represent the Tarpeian Way Quarry that once dominated the area.