Here's Why You Must Check Out Sydney's Sculpture By The Sea

Because Bondi isn't pretty enough.

As if the grandeur of Sydney’s eastern suburb coast isn't enough, since 1997, people have had another reason to flock to the cliffs south of Bondi beach each spring – to revel in the creative wonders of Sculpture By The Sea.

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Intuitive Sense of Connection by Andrew Vinkovic

Over 100 sculptures dot the 2km coastline, between Bondi and Bronte.

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Halfgate by Matthew Asimakis

The selection consists of artists from Australia and around the world.

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Like this piece from Germany's Jörg Plickat, called the Divided Planet, which bagged this year's Macquarie Group Sculpture Prize.

We like our stuff big and grand here in Sydney...

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Dust by Norton Flavel

Those that blend in...

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And those that stand out.

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Blades of Grass by Sally Portnoy

Many sculptures reflect the society and environment where they are hosted.

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Wave 2 by Annette Thas

Others make you reflect on your own life.

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Crouching Man by Laurence Edwards

Art + ocean views = World's Best Gallery

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Acoustic Chamber by Arissara Reed and Davin Nurimba

This year's Sculpture By The Sea exhibition runs from October 22 - November 8.

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Harbour by Chen Wenling