Dozens of Sculptures Dot Bondi Beach in the 2026 Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition

Bondi Beach, a neighborhood east of central Sydney, is about as iconic a surf spot as they come. Its eponymous crescent beach glows with golden sand, and its cliffs frame stunning scenery. In December 2025, it was also the site of a tragic terrorist attack, when two men opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration, killing 15 people. (Gun deaths, let alone mass shootings, are exceedingly rare in Australia, especially compared to the U.S.) At Bondi, heroism and a sense of community converged in its beautiful setting, reinforcing pride of place. And it’s again home, at least temporarily, to “the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition.”

Sculpture by the Sea organizes an annual outdoor presentation of dozens of sculptures every year along a 1.25-mile stretch of coastline, highlighting work by artists from around the world. Styles and materials vary greatly, from geometric abstraction to myriad representational forms. Emma Anna’s “DREAM_N” resembles a giant Scrabble letter rack, while Andre Braun’s “Surface Breach” depicts a giant hand breaking free from the earth.

a sculpture at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia, with large Scrabble letters that read "DREAM N" — Emma Anna (Colombia-NSW), “DREAM_N” (2026)

The show remains on view through November 2. Explore past editions and watch a video of sculptures from last year’s exhibition below. See more on Instagram.

a sculpture of a man with binoculars and a large rucksack at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia — Tim Storrier AM (NSW), “Wayfarer” (2026)

a sculpture of two leaves side-by-side at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia — David Doyle (NSW) “Kaaku-Kaakulinya Eternal Sentinels” (2026)

a sculpture of a bonsai on a table at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia — Ulan & Rachel( NSW) “The Guardians” (2026)

an abstract sculpture at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia — David Horton (NSW) “Peace” (2026)

a geometric abstract sculpture at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia — Nenad Milovanovin (Serbia) “Support IV” (2026)

an abstract sculpture at Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia, photographed in silhouette against the sunset — Harrie Fasher (NSW) “Unveiling the Edges of the Sky” (2026)

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