Art in the Parks
Discover art on our harbour sites:
Headland Park
Not only one of Sydney's most beautiful urban parklands, Headland Park is also home to some surprising artworks. In association with Sculpture by the Sea, the Harbour Trust is creating a sculpture park within Headland Park. You'll find a number of sculptures dotted around the park. They will remain in place for two years and are also for sale.
Islands
Sculptor: Steinunn Thorarinsdottir (Iceland)
Material: Aluminium
Location: On the hill behind Building 3, Georges Heights, Mosman
Transfiguration RING - mebius XXII
Sculptor: Mitsuo Takeuchi (Japan)
Material: Stainless steel, resinous paint
Location: Walking track, Georges Heights, Mosman
Blowing in the Wind
Sculptor: Hiroaki Nakayama (Japan)
Material: Granite
Location: Artists Precinct, Headland Park, Georges Heights, Mosman
Bagatelle
Sculptor: Bruce Radke
Material: Steel, polyurethane paint
Location: Adjacent to barbeques, Georges Heights, Mosman
More Information on Headland Park
- Headland Park open: 7 days a week
- Access: via Middle Head Road, Mosman.
- Information: More on Headland Park
Headland Park brochure [PDF 635kb]
Art on Cockatoo Island
Remarkable Cockatoo Island with its grand industrial spaces and gritty maritime relics is an inspiration for many artists.
Biennale of Sydney
Cockatoo Island has become one of the key venues for the hugely successful Biennale of Sydney in 2008 and 2010.
The island will again be a major venue for the Biennale of Sydney in 2012.
Current events
Check the Cockatoo Island calendar for current events.
More Information on Cockatoo Island
- Open: 7 days a week
- Access: Via Sydney Ferries from Circular Quay. Check Parramatta and Balmain/Woolwich timetables.
- Information: Cockatoo Island website
Self-guided tour brochure - Cockatoo Island [PDF 2788kb]
