Spot the banana shark: 30 years of Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea

A gallery of works from three decades of the outdoor art exhibition on Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Oct 15, 2026

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Spot the banana shark: 30 years of Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea

A gallery of works from three decades of the outdoor art exhibition on Sydney's Bondi Beach.

In brief

A gallery of works from three decades of the outdoor art exhibition on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Sculpture by the Sea has displayed works on Bondi Beach for 30 years, featuring artists including Margarita Sampson, Charlie Trivers, and Drew McDonald. Originally reported by the Guardian.

Three decades of Bondi sculpture

Three decades of Bondi sculpture

Sculpture by the Sea has been displaying works on Bondi Beach for thirty years. The exhibition features pieces from artists across multiple decades of the event's history.

Early works from the nineties

Early works from the nineties

Margarita Sampson's Urchins appeared in nineteen ninety-seven, and Orest Keywan's With a View in nineteen ninety-nine. These early pieces helped establish the exhibition's artistic direction.

Recent works continue the tradition

Drew McDonald's Sharnana was displayed in twenty twenty-four, showing the exhibition continues to attract contemporary artists. The collection spans from nineteen ninety-seven to twenty twenty-four.

The bottom line

Sculpture by the Sea has displayed works on Bondi Beach for 30 years, featuring artists including Margarita Sampson, Charlie Trivers, and Drew McDonald.

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