Public Art in Australia

New South Wales

Sydney Public Art - Lets face it, Sydney has an incredibly array of Public Art, some good, some bad and some quite unexplainable, but at least they are attempting to help support the artistic community.  Click here to view the Public Art in Sydney collection. Featured public art includes, Il Porcellino Statue, Governor Macquarie Statue, Captain Arthur Phillip Fountain, Matthew Flinders Statue,Trim the Cat statue, Sir Richard Burke Statue, Shakespeare Memorial, King Edward VII Statue, Prince Albert Statue, Queen Victoria Monument, Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue, Archibald Fountain , Queen Victoria Statue , Islay Statue , Blarney Castle Stone, Macquarie's Obelisk, Tank Stream Fountain, John Dunmore Lang statue , Lands Department statues, Sydney Cenotaph, Royal Australian Regiment Memorial.  

Public Art in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney : Featuring ; Four Seasons Statues, Mare and Foal Sculpture, Boy Extracting Thorn Statue, Earth Mother Sculpture, The Boxers Statues, Slit Drum, Palm Sculpture , Choragic Monument, A Folly For Mrs Macquarie ,

Public Art At The Rocks : Featuring ; The Biggles Statue, The Beacon, Arthur Phillip Bust, Captain William Bligh Statue, Colonel George Blarney Plaque 

Public Art of Hyde Park : Featuring ;Archibald Fountain, William Bede Dalley Statue, Captain Cook Statue, Frederick Joseph Walker Fountain, Thornton Obelisk, Labours and Beauty of Pioneering Mankind sculpture, ANZAC Memorial and the Oddfellows Memorial

Queensland

Pubic Art in Brisbane : Featuring; RAAF Memorial Brisbane, The Passenger Sculpture, Queen Victoria Statue Brisbane, Echoes From the North Sculpture, Steam Sculpture, Chat sculpture, Historic Abuse Network Memorial,Thomas Joseph Ryan statue, Overseer Sculpture,Robert Burns statue,Cathedral Bell of St Stephen,Koala House sculpture, Gifts Fountain, Axeman Sculpture, Christ Accepting the Cross,   

Public Art at ANZAC Square : Featuring ; South African War Memorial, South West Pacific Campaign Memorial, Queensland Womens War Memorial,

Tasmania

Cressy Public Art - Cressy maybe a small town in Tassie, but it has made the most of its Public Art by focusing on its best asset, trout. Yes, Cressy is the trout capital of Australia and they aren't going to let you forget it. From brightly painted light posts to giant trout sculptures, Cressy will have you hooked. Click here to view the Public Art in Cressy collection.

Victoria

Melbourne Public Art - Melbourne has a unique blend of traditional and modern public art. Two completely different forms of art, colliding in a city that boasts such a unique and diverse melting pot of cultures. It can be an art lovers paradise or an art lovers nightmare, you be the judge. Click here to unearth the Public Art in Melbourne collection. Featured public art includes, John Cain Jr statue, Henry Bolte statue, Rupert Hamer statue, Albert Dunstan statue, Gordon of Khartoum Memorial, George Higinbotham statue, Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial, Sir Redmond Barry Statue, St George & the Dragon Sculpture, Francis Ormond statue, La Trobe Statue, Jeanne d'Arc Statue, Larry La Trobe statue, Pigeons of Melbourne, Stanford Fountain, Telstra Figures, John Wesley statue, John Batman statue, John Pascoe Fawkner statue, Robert Burns Memorial, Sir William John Clarke Monument, Captain Cook Statue, Dianna & the Hounds, Captain Matthew Flinders statue, Red Centre sculpture, Three Businessmen who brought their own lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle, Warin the Wombat sculpture, Family of Man sculpture, Rhythm of Life Sculpture, Forward Surge sculpture and the 8 Hour Movement Monument.

Western Australia

Perth Public Art -  Sometimes hidden, sometimes right under your nose, the statues and sculptures of Perth add a certain drama to the cityscape. If you would like to know more about the sculptures and statues just click Public Art in Perth collection. Featured public art includes, Unidentified Photographer sculpture, Alexander Forrest Statue, Kangaroos in the City sculptures, Harmony of Minerals Obelisk, Gumnut Babies Sculpture, JJ Talbot Hobbs Memorial, Co-existence Sculptures, Jewish Holocaust Memorial, Captain James Stirling Statue, Footsteps in Time Sculptures, Yagan statue, Migrants Memorial , Eliza statue and Percy Button Sculpture.  

East Perth Public Art - Click here to view Public Art in East Perth collection. Featured public art includes, Peter Pan Statue, Red Surveyor Sculpture, Standing Figure Sculpture, Marker seats, Impossible Triangle Sculpture, Sea Queen Sculpture, Shoreline Marker Posts,and the The Spiral Sculpture.  

Kings Park Public Art - Click here to view Public Art in Kings Park. Featured public art include the Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial, Lord Forrest Memorial, South African Memorial, Bali Memorial, Pioneer Women's Memorial Fountain, Firefighters Memorial,   

Midland Public Art- Inspired by the unique features of the old Railway Workshops in Midland, Western Australia, public art has played a very important role in the redevelopment of Midland. The Midland Redevelopment Authority has supported a public art program which has seen some interesting sculptures and artwork popping up in all the unexpected places. Click here to view the quirky Public Art in Midland collection. Featured public art include, Memorial to Fallen Soldiers, Gabby the Traveller sculpture, Harry, Marko and Tom sculptures, Workers Wall, Three Friends sculpture, Kate and Sam sculpture, Shovels sculpture, Animals sculpture, The Arbour sculpture, A Junction in Time sculpture, Tree Forms sculpture, Trickle, Flow and Fall sculpture, Smoko sculpture and Two Friends sculptures.

Fremantle Public Art - The port city of Fremantle has a some great public art with a little dash of controversy. Click here to view Public Art in Fremantle . Featured public art includes ; C.Y.O'Connor statue, Pietro Porcelli statue, Hughie Edwards statue, Mark of the Century statue, Horse and Rider Monument, John Curtin statue, Maitland Brown Memorial, Vasco de Gama Memorial, Bon Scott statue,    

Country Town Public Art : For public art in cities towns of Western Australia you will find plenty to view on Public Art of Western Australia ; Public Art in Geraldton , Public Art in Kalgoorlie - Boulder, Public Art in Carnarvon, Public Art in Bunbury, Public Art in Mundaring

Special Mention Public Art

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