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- Public Art Around the World
Public Art Around The World - A website presenting the good, the bad and the down right ugly Public Art from around the world. Including the controversies, the scandals and the rumors.
- Public Art in Africa
Into the Heart of Africa - A journey into the good, the bad and downright ugly Public Art in Africa.
- Public Art in Burundi
Burundi, Public Art, I Presume - Burundi, the poorest country in the world, can still boast having Public Art. From the pyramid honouring the source of the Nile to the Livingston and Stanley Memorial rock.
- Livingstone and Stanley Monument
Livingstone and Stanley Monument: Misunderstanding I Presume? - The Livingstone and Stanley Monument doesn't really mark the famous site where Stanley finally finds Dr Livingstone but who's really noticing !
- Rutovu Monument
Rutovu Monument: Go With The Flow - The Rutovu Monument is a stone pryamid, built in 1938, marking the site of the small spring which is the farthest headstream of the mighty Nile River.
- Public Art in Australia
Art From Down Under - A glimpse into the good, the bad and the ugly Public Art in Australia, including Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Tasmania.
- Public Art in New South Wales
Public Art in New South Wales : An index of public art throughout New South Wales, including statues, sculptures and monuments.
- Public Art In Sydney
Public Art in Sydney - Sydney has an incredibly array of Public Art, some good, some bad and some quite unexplainable.
- Il Porcellino
Il Porcellino - This Little Piggy : Il Porcellino is one of five copies of a Pietro Tacca's wild boar statue. This one was donated by Marchessa Clarissa Torrigiani in memory of her father and brother.
- Captain Arthur Phillip Fountain
Captain Arthur Phillip Fountain : No Bones About It - Poor Simonetti suffered nearly a decade of pain creating the Captain Arthur Phillip Fountain, thanks to political and aesthetic debates.
- King Edward VII Statue
Statue of King Edward VII : Commissioned by the King Edward Memorial Executive Committee in honour of a popular monarch.
- Governor Macquarie Statue
Governor Macquarie Statue : AKA The Flasher - The unfortunate pose and the location of the Governor Macquarie statue (hidden in the trees) at Parliament House has led to it being nicknamed "The Flasher".
- Matthew Flinders Statue
Matthew Flinders Statue : A Fleeting Moment - William Robert Colton created the Matthew Flinders Statue, which was erected in Sydney, in honour of the first man to circumnavigate Australia.
- Shakespeare Memorial
Shakespeare Memorial: To Be Or Not To Be - The Shakespeare Memorial was commissioned by the family of Shakespeare enthusiast, Henry Gullett .
- Sir Richard Bourke Statue
The Sir Richard Bourke Statue ( Order in the Courts) - The Sir Richard Bourke Statue was erected in honour of the Governor of NSW, who introduced the British system of, trial by jury, into Australia.
- Archibald Fountain
Archibald Fountain : Apollo's Pool - Archibald Fountain was donated by J.F.Archibald founder of the Bulletin, as a gift to the City of Sydney.
- Prince Albert Statue
Prince Albert Statue: Albert The Good - The Prince Albert Statue was erected in honor of Queen Victoria's beloved husband in 1866.
- Queen Victoria Monument
Queen Victoria Monument : Pax Britannica - The Queen Victoria Monument commemorates the longest reigning monarch. It is a copy of Joseph Edgar Boehm's statue located at Windsor.
- Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue
Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue: Put That on Ice - Thomas Sutcliffe Mort Statue was erected in honour of one of Australia's earliest and most successful entrepreneurs.
- Lands Department Building
Lands Department Building : High on the ledges of the Lands Department building silently stand the 23 sandstone figures of legislators, explorers and botanists.
- Queen Victoria Statue
Queen Victoria Statue : The controversial statue of Queen Victoria was created by Irish sculptor, John Hughes, in 1924. But due to popular demand she was removed in 1947.
- Islay Statue
Islay Statue : Little Beggar - The bronze talking statue of Queen Victoria's favourite pet, a royal Skye terrier, can be found outside the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney.
- Macquarie's Obelisk
Macquarie's Obelisk : What's the Point - Macquarie's Obelisk 'symbolic peg', known as Macquarie's Obelisk, marks the oldest milestone for measuring roads and the oldest urban park.
- Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain : The Tank Stream Fountain was created by sculptor Stephen Walker in 1981 to to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first publication of the Sydney Herald.
- Trim the Cat statue
Trim the Cat statue : The faithful cat of Matthew Flinders was immortalised by sculptor John Cornwell in 1996 and stands quietly on the window ledge of the Mitchell Library, Sydney.
- Blarney Castle Stone
Blarney Castle Stone : A chunk of Blarney Castle battlement cemented firmly onto the rim of the wishing well outside the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, Australia.
- John Dunmore Lang Statue
John Dunmore Lang Statue : Though the statue of John Dunmore Lang is placed in the park near the site of his church it has unfortunately been placed with his back to it !
- Public Art of Hyde Park Sydney
Public Art of Hyde Park Sydney : Discover the best , the worst and most irrelevant public art in Hyde Park, Sydney.
- William Bede Dalley Statue
William Bede Dalley Statue : Dressed in his iconic buttoned coat, William Bede Dalley's statue is often referred to as "The Green Man ".
- Labours and Beauty of Pioneering Mankind
Labours and Beauty of Pioneering Mankind : A 4.5m sculpture of three carved sandstone figures depicting Water, Fire and Earth by sculptor Gerard Havekes.
- Frederick Joseph Walker Fountain
Frederick Joseph Walker Fountain : Who on earth is Frederick Joseph Walker ?
- Captain Cook Statue Sydney
Captain Cook Statue Sydney : The statue was erected, in 1879, to commemorate Captain Cook's discovery of the east coast of Australia in 1770.
- Thornton Obelisk
Somewhere to Vent -Thornton Obelisk : Once referred to as Thornton's Scent Bottle, the Egyptian styled obelisk was in fact a sewer vent.
- Oddfellows Memorial
Oddfellows Memorial : In memory of 501 members of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows who made the supreme sacrifice 1914 - 1919
- Public Art In the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Full of it - Public Art In the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney : 30 hectarces of sprawling gardens and public art works.
- Mare and Foal Sculpture
Mare and Foal Sculpture : La Reyna - The Mare and Foal sculpture by French Sculptor, Arthur Jacques Le Duc, was purchased in 1891.
- Four Season Statues
Four Season Statues : Four Seasons in One Day - The three marble statues in the Royal Botanical Garens, Sydney, represent the Four Seasons, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.
- Boy Extracting Thorn Statue
Boy Extracting Thorn Statue : The marble copy of the famous 'Fidele' (faithful) statue was imported into Australia from Italy, in 1883. The original statue known as 'Fidele' (faithful) .
- Earth Mother Sculpture
Earth Mother Sculpture : Between a Rock and A Hard Place - Perched high above Sydney Harbour is the layered earth sculpture inspired by rock formations.
- The Boxers Statues
The Boxers Statues : Ring ins - The two 2m high marble statues are copies of the two boxer statues "Kreugas and Damoxenus" by Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova (1757-1822).
- Slit Drum
Slit Drum : Slit drums were traditionally used for beating dance rythmns, sending messages or summoning villagers to gatherings.
- Palm Sculpture
Palm Sculpture : Copper sculpture by Bronwyn Oliver of a seed like form representing the palm and (some say) the magnolia.
- Choragic Monument
Choragic Monument :The Choragic Monument is a copy of the original monument of Lysicrates which dates back to 334 BC and still stands near the Acropolis in Athens.
- A Folly for Mrs Macquarie
A Folly for Mrs Macquarie : A folly, in architectural terms, is is an extravagant, frivolous or fanciful building, designed more for artistic expression than for practicality.
- Venus Italica Sydney
Venus Italica Sydney : A marble replica of Antonio Canova's Venus 'Italica'.
- Public Art At The Rocks
Public Art At The Rocks : The good, the bad and the ugly public art at The Rocks, Sydney
- Biggles Statue
Biggles Statue - Dog Gone : The crazy pooch named Biggles who leapt to his death chasing a rat was immortalised in bronze near his home at The Rocks, Sydney.
- Captain William Bligh Statue
Captain William Bligh Statue : The Captain William Bligh Statue outside Cadman's Cottage in Sydney is often confused for being that of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- The Beacon Sculpture
The Beacon Sculpture : A gift to the People of Sydney by James Fairfax to celebrate the Sesquicentenary of Sydney in 1992. The Beacon was designed by Robert Klippel.
- Captain Arthur Phillip Bust
Captain Arthur Phillip Bust: A rather fashionable bronze study of Captain Arthur Phillip (founder of Sydney) by Jean Hill.
- Lieutenant Colonel George Barney Monument
Lieutenant Colonel George Barney Monument : Bronze relief of soldier and engineer, Lieutenant Colonel George Barney, by sculptor Denis Adams.
- Public Art in Western Australia
Public Art in Western Australia : An index of public art throughout Western Australia, including statues, sculptures and monuments.
- Public Art in Perth
Highs and Lows of Public Art in Perth - Discover the controversy, detailed history and quirky stories behind some of Perth's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- Unidentified Photographer Statue
The Unidentified Photographer Statue: Snap Shot - , located at the top of St George's Terrace, was created by Anne Neil in collaboration with Greg James in 1996.
- Alexander Forrest Statue
The Alexander Forrest Statue : Explorer and Surveyor - was the first sculpture to be erected in Western Australia by a local artist and the first local to be immortalized in bronze.
- Kangaroos in the City Sculptures
Kangaroos in the City: What a Mob - The Kangaroos in the City sculptures, in the heart of the Perth City, look at home as they drink and jump, whilst the world goes by.
- Harmony of Minerals Obelisk
The Harmony of Minerals Obelisk: Tower of Stones or Ore Tower was erected in 1971 to celebrate the millionth citizen of Western Australia (lucky them).
- Sir JJ Talbot Hobbs Memorial
Sir JJ Talbot Hobbs Memorial : Lest We Forget - The memorial was the first memorial erected in Perth to commemorate one of Australia’s most distinguished World War I soldiers and finest Architects.
- Captain James Stirling Statue
Captain James Stirling Statue: Founder of Perth - Left in storage for several years, the Captain James Stirling Statue was finally unveiled in Foundation Park, Perth.
- Footsteps in Time Sculptures
The Footsteps in Time Sculptures: Stepping Up - The Footsteps in Time Sculptures commemorates the 175 anniversary of Western Australia and also the business people who helped build the city.
- Gumnut Babies Sculpture
Gumnut Babies Sculpture : The two gumnuts were created by Claire Bailey & Indra Geidans and are based on the characters Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie created by May Gibbs in the 1930s.
- Percy Button Sculpture
Percy Button Sculpture : Created by Charles Smith and Joan Walsh-Smith, the Percy Button Sculpture honours a local Perth street performer of the 1920's to 1950's.
- Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial : Located in Stirling Gardens, Perth, the Jewish Memorial is dedicated to the memory of 6,000,000 Jewish men, women and children who perished in the holocaust.
- co-existence sculptures
Co-existence Sculptures : A set of three wooden carvings each depicting a theme of co-existence between man and nature by sculptor Peter Lowe.
- International Order of Good Templars War Memorial
International Order of Good Templars War Memorial :Erected by
West Australian Members of the International Order of Good Templars in memory of their Brethren who fell in the Great War.
- Eliza Statue
Eliza Statue : A larger than life bronze statue of a bathing girl, with arms up as if about to take a plunge into the Swan River. At present lightly covered in shag (big large bird) poop.
- Yagan Statue
Yagan Statue : The statue of the Aboriginal warrior, Yagan, was created by sculptor Robert Hitchcock and has always had its fair share of controversy.
- Migrants Memorial
Migrants Memorial : This monument was erected to remember and honour all migrants who have come to Australia from many parts of the world.
- Fred and Mary Tree Stumps
Public Art Vandalism - A Community was left in shock following the burning down of one of their much loved Fred and Mary Tree Stumps.
- Public Art in Kings Park
Public Art in Kings Park : Discover the controversy, detailed history and quirky stories behind some of kings Park's well known statues, monuments and memorials.
- Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial
Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial : Interestingly it was gender bias that nearly stopped the Edith Cowan Memorial being erected in Western Australia. The very thing she fought her whole life to stop.
- HMS Queen Elizabeth Shells
HMS Queen Elizabeth Shells : Presented to Kings Park in 1920 by Earl Beatty, the shell was once used as a giant money box to raise money for the upkeep of Kings Park.
- South African War Memorial Kings Park
South African War Memorial Kings Park
- Lord Forrest Memorial
Lord Forrest Memorial :
- Bali Memorial
Bali Memorial - Lest We Forget : In honor of the lives lost in the Bali terrorist attacks on the 12th October, 2002.
- Public Art in East Perth
Public Art in East Perth Unearthed - The sculptures and street furniture were created from local materials found from the redevelopment sites or salvaged from the old warehouses within the area.
- Impossible Triangle Sculpture
Impossible Triangle Sculpture - Who knew? : There is a location somewhere around the Impossible Triangle Sculpture that turns this unusual sculpture into a perfect triangle. The trick is to find the location.
- Peter Pan Statue
Peter Pan Statue - Never Never Land : The Peter Pan Statue located in East Perth is one of seven replicas made from the original mould of the famous statue. The statue is signed by the author not the sculptor.
- Red Surveyor Sculpture
Red Surveyor Sculpture - Chip Off The Old Block : The Red Surveyor sculpture stands high above East Perth, keeping an eye on its redevelopment.
- Standing Figure
Standing Figure - Just Blowing In The Wind :The Standing Figure created by Tony Jones stands in the shallow waters of the East Perth cove.
- Sea Queen Sculpture
Sea Queen Sculpture - Waters Edge :The Sea Queen sculpture by Tony Jones is a restored wooden boat now used by the public to sit or play.
- Marker Seats
Marker Seats :The Marker Seats at Claisebrook Clove, in East Perth, were created by sculptor Malcolm McGregor and were inspired by the 'channel markers' used in rivers.
- Concrete Poem sculpture
Concrete Poem sculpture - Palindrome : If you look closely at the Concrete Poem sculpture you will discover a poem embedded into the spiral.
- Public Art in Midland
Public Art in Midland - All Aboard : Discover the controversy, detailed history and quirky stories behind some of Midland's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- Tree Forms Sculpture
Tree Forms Sculpture - Drops of Juniper : Well known artist Robert Juniper has created the Tree Forms Sculpture for the park named in his honour in Midland, Western Australia
- The Arbour Sculpture
The Arbour Sculpture - Casting Shadows : The intricate embroidery design of The Arbour Sculpture by Anne Neil allows the light to dance around the doorway.
- A Junction in Time Sculpture
A Junction in Time Sculpture : Somewhere buried under, in or on the A Junction in Time Sculpture is a time capsule full of messages from local school children and a few Midland Centennial Committee members .
- Memorial to Fallen Soldiers
The Memorial to Fallen Soldiers : The Memorial to Fallen Soldiers by Pietro Porcelli is quite unique because in Australia women are rarely used or represented in war memorials.
- Animals Sculpture
Animals Sculpture : The Animals Sculpture, designed and sculpted by Anne Neil, is inspired by toy train fittings and parts.
- Shovels Sculpture
Shovels Sculpture - Really Dig It :The Shovels Sculpure, by Anne Neil, can be found in a working vegetable patch in Midland, Western Australia.
- Workers Wall
Workers Wall - Bricks and Mortar : Workers Wall is a celebration and a recognition of the thousands of people who worked at the Midland Railway Workshops.
- Three Friends Sculpture
Three Friends Sculpture - Cyril, Wilson and Renaldo : The Three Friends Sculpture was created by sculpture and artist Kath Wheatley for the Midland Redevelopment Authority in 2002.
- Kate and Sam Sculpture
Kate and Sam Sculpture - Taking To The Skies :The Kate and Sam Sculpture was created by Kath Wheatley as a tribute to the children of the Midland, both past and present.
- Smoko Sculpture
Smoko Sculpture - Coffee Break : The Smoko Sculpture was created by artist Kath Wheatley for the Midland Redevelopment Authority as a tribute to the Midland Railway Company.
- Harry, Marko and Tom Sculptures
Harry, Marko and Tom Sculptures - It's Off To Work We Go: Harry, Marko and Tom Sculptures were created by Kath Wheatley as a tribute to the Midland Railway Workshop tradesmen.
- Gabby the Traveller Sculpture
Gabby the Traveller Sculpture - Hold on to Your Hat : The Gabby the Traveller Sculpture was created by artist Kath Wheatley for the Midland Redevelopment Authority.
- Two Friends Sculptures
Two Friends Sculptures - Railway Workers : The Two Friends Sculptures by Kath Wheatley, pays tribute to the men who worked for the Midland Railway Company.
- Trickle, Flow and Fall Sculpture
Trickle, Flow and Fall Sculpture - Futuristic Foutain : The Trickle, Flow and Fall Sculpture was created by sculptor Steve Tepper in 2003 and was cast in aluminium and bronze.
- Public Art in Bunbury
Public Art in Bunbury : Discover the controversy, detailed history and quirky stories behind some of Bunbury's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- John Forrest Monument
John Forrest Monument : In 1979 a local Bunbury businessman commissioned sculptor Mark Lebuse to create a sculpture of Lord Forrest's head.
- Bunbury's Transfiguration The Navigators
Bunbury's Transfiguration The Navigators : Sculptor Jon Tarry, was commissioned to create a sculpture for the Bunbury Gateway in 2000.
- Brother & Sister sculpture
Brother & Sister sculpture : Feeling Groovy - The sandstone sculptures of a brother and sister were created by sculptor Russell Sheridan.
- Gateway sculpture
Gateway sculpture : The Gateway sculpture was created by Mary Knotts in 1996 and is located in the middle of a roundabout in Victoria Street, Bunbury.
- Public Art In Fremantle
Public Art In Fremantle : Discover the controversy, detailed history and quirky stories behind some of Fremantle's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- C.Y.O'Connor Statue
C.Y.O'Connor Statue : The C.Y.O'Connor statue, by Pietro Porcelli, is a fitting and lasting tribute to one of Western Australia's greatest achievers.
- Pietro Porcelli Statue
Pietro Porcelli Statue : First Local Artist - Famed Western Australian sculptor, Pietro Porcelli, is immortalized in bronze by sculptor Greg James.
- Mark of the Century statue
Mark of the Century statue : The John Gerovich statue was erected in Fremantle 2006, in honour of a South Fremantle football legend and his greatest mark.
- Horse and Rider Monument
Horse and Rider Monument : In the waters off Fremantle is a monument created by sculptor Tony Jones, in memory of the great engineer, C.Y.O'Connor.
- Hughie Edwards statue
Hughie Edwards statue : Lest We Forget - The statue of Sir Hughie Edwards, the most highly decorated Australian in World War II, was erected in 2002, after a great deal of effort by Peter Firkins.
- Tom Edwards Memorial Fountain
Tom Edwards Memorial Fountain : Working class matyr - The Memorial Fountain was erected in honor of a victim of a clash between waterside workers and police on the Fremantle waterfront on May 4, 1919.
- John Curtin Statue
John Curtin Statue : Controversy - The John Curtin statue was erected in 2005 but since then has divided the Fremantle community.
- Public Art in Kalgoorlie - Boulder
Public Art in Kalgoorlie - Boulder : Dig deep and discover the best and worst Public Art in Kalgoorlie - Boulder, in Western Australia.
- Paddy Hannan Memorial Fountain
Paddy Hannan Memorial Fountain : The Paddy Hannan Statue, in Kalgoorlie, was vandalised in 1983 and removed to a safer location. A replica was put in its place.
- Miners Monument
Miners Monument :The bronze statue By Clement Somers depicts a miner using an air leg drill, similar to what would have been used inside the mines.
- Public Art In Geraldton
Public Art In Geraldton : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Public Art in the seaside town of Geraldton, Western Australia
- Yellow Submarine
Yellow Submarine : Geraldton's most loved icon is a 10 tonne yellow submarine, once used in the pursuit of crayfish.
- Waiting Woman Statue
Waiting Woman Statue : Geraldton's sad and lonely Waiting Woman Statue stares out to sea in vain hope of glimpsing the return of her loved one from the HMAS Sydney.
- Stele
Stele :Grave Marker - The HMAS Sydney Stele sculpture was designed by Charles Smith and Joan Walsh Smith in memory of the men who lost their lives in 1941.
- Zeewijk Cannon
Zeewijk Cannon : Maritime memory - The Zeewijk Cannon was salvaged from the stricken Dutch ship, the Zeewijk, which sunk on her maiden voyage in 1727.
- Public Art in Carnarvon
Public Art in Carnarvon - Tropical Mix : Discover the best and the worst public art in Carvarvon, Western Australia
- Andrew Drummond Memorial
Andrew Drummond Memorial : Lest We Forget - The Andrew Drummond Memorial was erected in Carnarvon in honor of local lad, Andrew Drummond, who died in the Vietnam War.
- Big Banana
Big Banana : Big Yellow Icon -Carnarvon's Big Banana was originally built by Michael McEvoy for a service station/ video store in Northam , Western Australia in 1988.
- Carnarvon War Memorial
Carnarvon War Memorial : Erected in honour of our soldiers who served the Empire in the Great War 1914 - 1918 - Pro Patria.
- HMAS Sydney Memorial Drive
HMAS Sydney Memorial Drive : The community of Carnarvon funded their own memorial to the HMAS Sydney in 2001.
- Public Art in Tasmania
Isle State - There is an incredibly array of Public Art in Tasmania, some good, some bad and some quite unexplainable.
- Public Art in Cressy
Something Fishy in Cressy - Public Art in Cressy, Tasmania, has taken their Trout theme to the extremes.
- Public Art in Melbourne
Public Art in Melbourne - Discover the controversy, history, bizarre stories behind some of Melbourne's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- Pigeons of Melbourne
Pigeons of Melbourne: What is pink, can't fly and lives in a tree ? The pink Pigeons of Melbourne, of course. Created by Omega Goodwin.
- Sir Redmond Barry Statue
Sir Redmond Barry Statue : Hanging Judge - was erected in honor of the Supreme Court Judge who was best remembered for sentencing Ned Kelly to hang.
- Jeanne d'Arc Statue
Jeanne d'Arc Statue: Felton Bequest - Emmanuel Fremiet's replica of the Jeanne d'Arc statue, outside the State Library of Victoria, was acquired by the Felton Bequest in 1906 .
- Emmanuel Fremiet
Emmanuel Fremiet: Animal Perfectionist - Emmanuel Fremiet was so particular about detail in his sculptures he would often re-cast them. The Jeanne d'Arc statue being a good example.
- Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial
Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial : The Adam Lindsay Gordon statue was created by sculptor Paul Montford in honour of Australian poet and grazier.
- John Cain Jr Statue
John Cain Jr Statue: 41st Premier of Victoria, from 1982 to 1990 - The John Cain Jr Statue, outside the Treasury Building, is one of only four Victorian Premiers represented.
- Henry Bolte Statue
Henry Bolte Statue: 3,000 days for a bronze - The Henry Bolte Statue, outside the Treasury Building, is one of only four Victorian Premiers represented.
- Larry La Trobe Statue
Larry La Trobe Statue: Dog Gone - In 1995 the Larry La Trobe statue of was stolen, despite having 30cm bolts attached. Larry, the bronze dog statue, was replaced the following year, after a public outcry.
- Sir William John Clarke Monument
Sir William John Clarke Monument : Erected in 1902, on honour of a philanthropist and successful pastoralist in the grounds of the Treasury Gardens, Melbourne.
- Captain Cook Statue
Captain Cook Statue: Great Endeavour - The Captain Cook Statue, in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens, nearly ended up at Endeavour Hills Housing Estate.
- Captain Matthew Flinders Statue
Captain Matthew Flinders Statue: The Captain Matthew Flinders Statue in Melbourne, is arguably, sculptor Charles Web Gilbert's finest work.
- Diana and the hounds
Diana and the hounds: Taking The Lead- The Diana and the Hounds statue in Fitzroy Park was created by sculptor William Leslie Bowles in 1940.
- Robert Burns Memorial
Robert Burns Memorial: A Scottish Legacy - The Robert Burns Memorial was commissioned in 1903 and it was rumoured every Scot in Melbourne contributed to its funding.
- John Wesley Statue
John Wesley Statue: Man of Conviction - The John Wesley Statue was created by Paul Raphael Montford in 1935 and stands outside the Wesley Church in Melbourne.
- Gordon of Khartoum Memorial
Gordon of Khartoum Memorial : The Gordon of Khartoum Memorial in Melbourne was erected in honour of General Charles George Gordon. Best remembered for his heroics at Khartoum.
- Stanford Fountain
Stanford Fountain : Rebel With A Cause - The Stanford Fountain was designed and created by William Stanford from behind the walls of Pentridge Gaol.
- Rhythm of Life Sculpture
Rhythm of Life Sculpture: Eco Inspired - Rhythm of Life Sculpture by Andrew Rogers was one of his first abstract pieces.
- George Higinbotham Statue
George Higinbotham Statue: Church and State - The George Higinbotham Statue was erected in honor of one of Melbourne's most leading radicals.
- St George and The Dragon Sculpture
St George and The Dragon Sculpture: Take That Dragon - The St George and The Dragon Sculpture depicts the brave martyr slaying the beastly dragon.
- John Pascoe Fawkner Statue
John Pascoe Fawkner Statue : John Pascoe Fawkner was only 5ft 2" and had a terrier like personality. His statue was erected in 1979 next to his arch rival, John Batman.
- Red Centre Sculpture
Red Centre Sculpture : The artist, Konstantin Dimopoulos,
focuses great detail to colour, line and movement.
- Rupert hamer statue
Rupert Hamer Statue : The Rupert Hamer Statue by Peter Corlett, was erected in honour of Victorian Premier's who have been in office for more than 3,000 days.
- Albert Dunstan Statue
Albert Dunstan Statue : The Albert Dunstan Statue, by Peter Corlett, was erected in honour of Victorian Premier's who have been in office for more than 3,000 days.
- La Trobe Statue
La Trobe Statue : The Charles Joseph La trobe statue was created by sculptor Peter Corlett and depicts him reading the Proclamation of Separation.
- Three Businessmen who brought their own lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle
Three Businessmen who brought their own lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle : This sculpture By Alison Weaver and Paul Quinn is the most popular piece of public art in Melbourne.
- Warin the Wombat sculpture
Warin the Wombat sculpture : The Wombat sculpture in Melbourne's City Square was created by Des McKenna from a block of red gum, carved on location.
- John Batman Statue
John Batman Statue : The statue of John Batman was created by sculptor Stanley Hammond in 1979.
- Forward Surge sculpture
Forward Surge sculpture : Created by prominent Australian sculptor Inge King in 1974, the sculpture Forward Surge is now on the National Trust register.
- Public Art of Queensland
Public Art of Queensland : Discover the history ,controversies and simply bizarre rumors behind some of Queensland's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- Public Art in Brisbane
Public Art in Brisbane : Discover the history ,controversies and simply bizarre rumors behind some of Brisbane's well known statues, monuments and sculptures.
- RAAF Memorial Brisbane
RAAF Memorial Brisbane : Lest We Forget - The stunning bronze eagle sculpture for the RAAF Memorial in Queens Park, Brisbane, was created by sculptor, Rhyl Hinwood.
- The Passenger Sculpture
The Passenger Sculpture -Smart Art : The Passenger Sculpture was created by artist, Cezary Stulgis, in 2003.
- Queen Victoria Statue Brisbane
Queen Victoria Statue Brisbane : The statue of Queen Victoria is the only one of her in the State and it is a copy of Sir Thomas Brock's original.
- Echoes From The North Sculpture
Echoes From The North Sculpture : Augustine Dall'Ava was commissioned in 2004, to create a sculpture for Gandel Retail Management on the footpath outside Queens Plaza.
- Historic Abuse Network Memorial
Historic Abuse Network Memorial : In memory of all the children who suffered and of those who did not survive abuse in Church and State Childrens' institutions' and homes in Queensland.
- Steam Sculpture
Steam Sculpture : Random Disbursement - The steel ball sculpture known as Steam, was created by Brisbane artist and sculptor, Donna Marcus.
- Chat Sculpture
Chat Sculpture : The Chat sculpture was created by sculptor, Sebastian Di Mauro, and has become a talking point in Brisbane.
- Thomas Joseph Ryan Statue
Thomas Joseph Ryan Statue : The statue of Queensland Premier, T.J. Ryan, was created by Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal and stands in Queens Garden, Brisbane.
- Overseer Sculpture
Overseer Sculpture : A life size sculpture of a man of mild steel, perched on a ledge, watching down on people by sculptor Cezary Stulgis.
- Robert Burns Statue
Robert Burns Statue : Bronze statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns by sculptor Samuel William Ward Willis in 1929.
- Cathedral Bell of St Stephen
Cathedral Bell of St Stephen : Close to Liberty - The Cathedral bell of St Stephen , in Brisbane, was made in the same foundary as the famous Liberty Bell and Big Ben.
- Gifts Fountain
Gifts Fountain : The Gifts fountain was originally commissioned as a fountain, but due to increased water restrictions in Queensland, the fountain base has now been filled in with plants.
- Koala House Sculpture
Koala House Sculpture : Concrete sculpture of a Koala and its baby on the roof of Koala House in Brisbane.
- Public Art at ANZAC Square
Lest We Forget - Public Art at ANZAC Square :
- South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial :Lest We Forget - A bronze life-size statue depicting a Queensland Mounted Infantryman on his stead by sculptor James Watt.
- Public Art in Belgium
Public Art in Belgium : A glimpse into the good, the bad and the ugly Public Art in Belgium.
- Public Art In Brussels
Public Art In Brussels
- Manneken Pis Statue
Manneken Pis Statue : The original statue resides at Maison du Roi (King's House) and has since 1965. The statue was sculpted by Jerome Duquesnoy.
- Public Art in Germany
Don't Mention Public Art - A glimpse into the good, the bad and ugly Public Art in Germany.
- Public Art in Berlin
Legacy of War - Public Art in Berlin has a unique mixture of past and present.
- Jewish Holocaust Memorial
Jewish Holocaust Memorial - Controversial, the memorial was built to honour the millions of Jews murdered during World War II.
- Neptunbrunnen
Neptunbrunnen: Symbol of Power - The Neptunbrunnen (Neptune Fountain) was a present to Wilhelm I from the Berlin Town Council.
- St Gertrude Statue
St Gertrude Statue: 13th Century Mystic - The St Gertrude Statue stands in the middle of St Gertrude's Bridge in Berlin and was sculpted by Rudolf Siemering.
- Golden Else
Golden Else: Gilded Goddess of Victory - The Golden Else created by Friedrich Drake represents the Goddess of Victory and is sometimes referred to as Golden Lizzy.
- Bismarck Memorial
Bismarck Memorial :The bronze and granite memorial includes a bronze Prince Otto von Bismarck in his ceremonial garb as Chancellor standing above four statues.
- Jewish Memorial Tablet
Jewish Memorial Tablet : Alter Judischer Friedhof - The Jewish Memorial Tablet was erected on the site of the Jewish Home For The Aging which the Nazi's turned into a detention centre.
- Quadriga of Victory
Quadriga of Victory: Symbol of the Iron Curtin - The Brandenburg Gate and the Quadriga of Victory which sits atop it became the symbol of the division of West and East Berlin.
- Jewish Memorial Sculpture
Jewish Memorial Sculpture : The Jewish Memorial Sculpture was created by Will Lammert just before he died in 1957.
- St George fighting the Dragon statue
St George fighting the Dragon statue : The St George fighting the Dragon statue was created by August Karl Eduard Kiss in 1853.
- Public Art in Italy
Art Amongst the Ruins - A glimpse into the good, the bad and , (by Caesar) ugly Public Art in Italy.
- Public Art in Rome
Public Art in Rome -The Romans treated public art with the same enthusiasm that they treated war. Bigger, better, grander. Artists, like warriors, were worshipped.
- Dioscuri
Dioscuri - The Capitoline Museum in Rome, Italy is guarded by the statues of Castor and Pollux. The statues were placed in the piazza in 1583 after being discovered during excavations.
- Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain : Virgin Water - The Trevi Fountain was designed by Nicola Salvi and built on the site of a spring which was made into one of Rome's first aquaducts.
- Fountain of the Moor
Fountain of the Moor: Not Amused - The original centre piece for the Fountain of the Moor was rejected by Pope Innocent X because it wasn't considered noble enough.
- Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers: To win the commission for the Fountain of the Four Rivers, Bernini made a model of his intended design and placed it in the Pamphili Palace where the Pope was sure to see it.
- Vittorio Emanuele II Statue
Vittorio Emanuele II Statue : The statue of Victor Emmanuel in Rome, was created from 50 tons of melted down weapons by Enrico Chiaradia and Emilio Gallori
- Public Art in Florence
Renaissance Rocks - Public Art in Florence exploded in the 15th Century and became known as the Renaissance period.
- Fountain of Neptune
Fountain of Neptune: Fountain of Hard Knocks - Fountain of Neptune created by Bartolomeo Ammannati was criticized from the moment it was unveiled.
- Hercules and Cacus Statue
Hercules and Cacus Statue: Join the Club - The Hercules and Cacus Sculpture was commissioned on behalf of the Medici Family, who had just returned to power in Florence.
- Dante Statue
Dante Statue : Happy 600th -The Dante Statue, created by Florentine sculptor, Enrico Pazzi, was erected in 1865 on the sixth centenary of Dante's birth.
- Public Art in Ireland
They Take Their Art to Heart - Explore the good, the bad and to be sure ugly art in Ireland. It just wouldn't be Public Art in Ireland if the locals didn't have nicknames for every statue.
- Public Art in Dublin
Everyone is a Critic - There is nothing more entertaining than asking the locals their opinion on Public Art in Dublin. The answers are sure to be as colourful as the sculptures themselves.
- Anna Livia Millennium Fountain
Anna Livia Millennium Fountain: Floozy in the Jacuzzi - Otherwise known as the Anna Livia Millennium Fountain, the fountain caused so much controversy it was eventually removed in 2001.
- James Joyce Statue
James Joyce Statue : 8ft Bronze statue of Irish writer, James Joyce, featuring his walking cane, large wide brimmed hat, horn rimmed glasses and his slight slouch.
- Daniel O'Connell monument
Daniel O'Connell monument : The Daniel O'Connell monument took nearly 18 years for sculptor John Foley and his studio to complete.
- Public Art in the Philippines
Public Art in the Philippines - Life After Magellan : A glimpse into the good, the bad and the ugly Public Art in the Philippines, including Manila and Cebu.
- Public Art in Manila
Public Art in Manila
- Rizal Monument
Rizal Monument : Dedicated to Dr Rizal, Philippine's National Hero, the monument is built on the exact site where Dr Rizal was executed in 1896.
- Public Art in Cebu
Public Art in Cebu - Everything is Bigger : From the giant cabbage to the giant warrior, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu offers a unique array of public art.
- Lapu Lapu Statue
Lapu Lapu Statue : The Lapu-Lapu statue was erected in honor of Philippine's first national hero, who killed Ferdinard Magellan on the shores of Mactan Island in 1521.
- Public Art In Russia
Oh Those Russians - Public Art In Russia : Discover the history, controversies and rumors about public art in Russia.
- Public Art in Saint Petersburg
Public Art in Saint Petersburg : Discover the history, controversies and rumors about public art in St Petersburg, Russia.
- The Bronze Horseman
The Bronze Horseman : If Ever There Were a Statue to Talk about - This 13m tall monument to Peter the Great was created by French sculptor Etienne Maurice Falconet.
- Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone : Base of the Bronze Horseman -Thunder Stone can be found in St Petersburg and is believed to be the largest stone moved by man. It reportedly weighs around 1,500 tonnes.
- Nicholas I Monument
Nicholas I Monument : The Nicholas I Monument was created by sculptor Auguste de Montferrand in 1856.
- Public Art in the USA
Made in the USA - A tour of the good, the bad and the downright ugly public art in the USA.
- Public Art in Denver
Art a Mile High - The good, the bad and the downright weird Public Art in Denver.
- Closing Era Statue
Closing Era Statue : Fortnightly Club to the Rescue - A group commissioned the Closing Era Statue as a perfect addition the State's exhibit at the 1893 World's Fair Exposition in Chicago.
- Liberty Bell Replica Denver
The Liberty Bell Replica Denver: Save for Your Independence - The Liberty Bell Replica Denver was one of 55 full sized Liberty Bell Replicas cast and given as gifts .
- Sadie M Likens Memorial
Sadie M Likens Memorial - When Life Deals You Lemons :The Sadie M Likens Memorial was built in honour of a Colorado woman who gave tirelessly to her community and country despite her tragic past.
- Denver Moo Means the World To Us statue
Denver Moo Means the World To Us statue -Charitable Cows : Denver Moo Means the World To Us statue is part of a "the world's largest public art event" run by CowParade.
- National Western Statue
National Western Statue : Honoring Cowboys - The National Western Statue was commissioned by the National Western Stock Show (the largest livestock exhibition in the world) in celebration of their 100th anniversary.
- Joe P Martinez Memorial
Joe P Martinez Memorial: The Joe P Martinez Memorial was erect in honor of a young soldier who recieved the military's highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, in World War II.
- Seal Pond
Seal Pond : The Seal Pond, which is part of Voorhies Memorial , features two bronze sea lion sculptures by Robert Garrison.
- Broncho Buster Statue
Broncho Buster Statue: The Broncho Buster Statue was completed in 1920 by sculptor Alexander Phimster Proctor.
- On the War Trail Sculpture
On the War Trail Sculpture: War Path - On the War Trail sculpture was created by sculptor Alexander Phimster Proctor in the early 1920's for the Denver Civic Center.
- On the War Trail Sculpture
On the War Trail Sculpture: On Top of the World - The 12 foot copper Old Prospector Statue was once perched on top of the 7 storey Mining Exchange building in Denver.
- Civil War Monument
Civil War Monument: Where There's Smoke - The Civil War Monument, in the grounds of Denver's State Capitol building, is steeped in controversy.
- Kenneth MacKenzie MacIntosh Memorial
Kenneth MacKenzie MacIntosh Memorial: Mr Denver - The Kenneth MacKenzie MacIntosh Memorial was erected in honor of Denver City councilman who dedicated most of his life to serving the city.
- Enduring Navajo Sculpture
Enduring Navajo Sculpture: Indian Stance - The Enduring Navajo sculpture was sculpted by well renown Western contemporary artist Martha Pettigrew.
- Gossip Sculpture
Gossip Sculpture: Over The Garden Fence - The bronze, Gossip sculpture, was sculpted by well renown Western contemporary artist Martha Pettigrew.
- Richard Pinhorn Memorial
Richard Pinhorn Memorial: Please Be Seated - The Richard Pinhorn Memorial was erected in 1924 in honor of the owner of Denver's world famous Manhattan Restaurant .
- Ten Commandment monument
Ten Commandment monument: Holy Controversy - A group challenged the right for the Ten Commandment monument to be in Denver's city park.
- Colorado Veterans Monument
Colorado Veterans Monument : Designed by Robert Koot and Richard Farley the Colorado Veterans Monument was the idea of Tim Drago
- Pioneer Monument Fountain
Pioneer Monument Fountain : Controversy surrounds the Pioneer Monument Fountain, instead of a bronze Indian on top of the fountain outraged citizens of Denver demanded Kit Carson.
- Mile Hi Sertoma Club Plaque
Mile Hi Sertoma Club Plaque : The Mile Hi Sertoma Club Plaque can be found on the corner of Broadway and Tremont St (Sertoma Square), Denver, in a rebuilt rock planter.
- Untitled
Untitled: In the Steel of Night - The two untitled sculptures in Civic Center Park, Denver, were created by sculptor and artist Robert Mangold in 1975.
- Plumb Bob In Janus Head
Plumb Bob In Janus Head : Two Faced - Plumb Bob In Janus Head features two heads, one facing west, the other facing east.
- Public Art in Atlanta
Atlanta From The Ashes - Public Art in Atlanta exploded, just prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics. Here is a glimpse into the history and scandals of public art in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Atlanta From The Ashes
Atlanta From The Ashes: Phoenix Rising - The Atlanta From The Ashes sculpture has become a popular symbol of Atlanta's rebirth.
- S Truett Cathy Monument
S Truett Cathy Monument: Climb with Care and Confidence - The S Truett Cathy Monument marks the $10,000,000 milestone in scholarships awarded by Chick-fil-A .
- Day The Trees Reclaim the City sculpture
Day The Trees Reclaim the City sculpture: The Day the Trees Reclaim the City sculpture is located outside the University of Georgia in Atlanta.
- Samuel Spencer Monument
Samuel Spencer Monument : The Samuel Spencer Monument was erected in honor of the first president of the Southern railway, who died in tragic circumstances.
- New Endings Fountain
The New Endings fountain: The New Endings fountain, created by Diane Solomon Kempler, marks the site of Atlanta’s first public water supply.
- Five Points Monument
Five Points Monument: Water Mark - The Five Points monument commemorates the historic intersection where trolley tracks and an artesian water tower once stood in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Emerging Sculpture
Emerging Sculpture: Lost My Mind - The Emerging sculpture was created by Mark Smith in 1981, Atlanta, Georgia.
- The Mahatma Statue
The Mahatma Statue: The Mahatma Statue depicting Mahatma Gandhi was donated to the Dr Martin Luther King National Historic Site in Atlanta in 1998.
- Five Points Sculpture
Five Points Sculpture: More To The Point - The Five Points sculpture is a smaller version and interpretation of the Five Points monument located at the famous intersection in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Federal Reserve Bank Eagle statue
Federal Reserve Bank Eagle statue: The Federal Reserve Bank Eagle statue was at the time it was the largest bronze eagle in the United States, weighing a whopping 3,300 pounds
- Henry W Grady Monument
Henry W Grady Monument: New South - The Henry W Grady Monument was erected in honor of Atlanta’s famous “New South” newspaper editor.
- Liberty Bell Replica, Atlanta
Liberty Bell Replica, Atlanta: For Your Independence - The Liberty Bell Replica Atlanta was one of 55 full sized Liberty Bell Replicas cast and given as gifts .
- John Pemberton Statue
John Pemberton Statue: The 800 pound bronze John Pemberton statue, the Atlanta pharmacist who invented Coke in 1886, is located outside the World of Coke Museum.
- Joseph Emerson Brown Monument
Joseph Emerson Brown Monument: The Joseph Emerson Brown Monument was erected in 1928 in honour of fiery Georgian Governor.
- Miss Freedom Statue
Miss Freedom Statue: Mystery Women - Nobody knows anything about the Miss Freedom Statue which adorns the Atlanta State Capitol building.
- Statue of Liberty Replica
Statue of Liberty Replica : A smaller bronze version of the Statue of Liberty minus the gilded torch
- Atlanta Police Officer Memorial
Atlanta Police Officer Memorial : Erected in Woodruff Park, in 1980, in honor of the brave service and dedication of Atlanta Police Officers.
- Equitable Building Columns
Equitable Building Columns :They're Back! - After the Corinthian columns were removed in the 1970's, 3 of the original columns have been returned to Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Margaret Mitchell Fountain
Margaret Mitchell Fountain : Sad, but true, the Margaret Mitchell fountain is one of the only pieces of public art dedicated to the well known author.
- John Brown Gordon Statue
John Brown Gordon Statue : The statue of General John B Gordon was carved by well known sculptor, Solon Borglum, in 1907.
- Herman Eugene Talmadge statue
Herman Eugene Talmadge statue : Created by sculptor, James Killan Spratt, the life size bronze of Herman Eugene Talmadge standis with his right hand extended out.
- Jimmy Carter Statue
Jimmy Carter Statue : Gone Fishing - The Jimmy Carter statue was created by Frederick Hart in 1994 and resides on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol.
- Table Sculpture
Table Sculpture : Right outside the University of Georgia is the Table sculpture by Steve Comier.
- Thomas Edward Watson statue
Thomas Edward Watson statue :Controversial Art - Watson was a US politician from Georgia who was renowned for his fiery attacks on the Roman Catholic Church, African Americans and Jews.
- Equestrian Statue Myth
Rumors, Rumors, Rumors - The equestrian statue myth has been debunked, it's simply not true.
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