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Spot the banana shark: 30 years of Bondi’s Sculpture by the Sea – in pictures

The stunning 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney’s east has again been transformed into a giant sculpture park. This year’s Sculpture by the Sea marks 30 years since the first exhibition in 1997. It has grown to become known as the world’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition. Here’s a look back at some favourite pieces Dollywood down under: Dolly Parton fans and drag queens turn a tiny Australian town pink Continue reading...

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The stunning 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney’s east has again been transformed into a giant sculpture park. This year’s Sculpture by the Sea marks 30 years since the first exhibition in 1997. It has grown to become known as the world’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition. Here’s a look back at some favourite pieces Dollywood down under: Dolly Parton fans and drag queens turn a tiny Australian town pink Continue reading...

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According to The Guardian’s source item, Spot the banana shark: 30 years of Bondi’s Sculpture by the Sea – in pictures, The stunning 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney’s east has again been transformed into a giant sculpture park. This year’s Sculpture by the Sea marks 30 years since the first exhibition in 1997. It has grown to become known as the world’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition. Here’s a look back at some favourite pieces Dollywood down under: Dolly Parton fans and drag queens turn a tiny Australian town pink Continue reading…

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