The largest investment into the garden since its creation, the $60 million Sculpture Garden project is set to revitalise one of Australia’s most significant and distinct sculpture gardens, creating a globally renowned destination for visitors, art and artists.
The McGregor Coxall Landscape-led team was one of five shortlisted finalists and included Australian Waanyi multi-media artist Judy Watson, Indigenous engagement specialists Lea Gage and Dr Annie Burgess (Murawin), botanist / horticulturalist Neil Marriot and architect John Choi (CHROFI), and heritage consultants Rachel Jackson, Anna Leeson, and Edward Robbins (GML Heritage).
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA SCULPTURE GARDEN
Set in the unique environment of Kamberri/Canberra and on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Sculpture Garden is one of the most significant sculpture gardens in Australia and is home to the Gallery’s extensive sculpture collection.
Works began on the Sculpture Garden in 1981. Harry Howard and Associates designed the garden to complement the building. The diagonal of the main pathway and the floor plan of the garden repeats the triangular architecture of the main building. The innovative landscape design included a set of ‘outside rooms’ that showcase works by Australian and international artists. The National Sculpture Garden features native plants suited to the environmental conditions of the region and is currently home to over 65 sculptures and installations by leading Australian and international artists including Bert Flugelman, Clement Meadmore, Anthony Gormley, Tracey Emin and Thancoupie (Dhaynagwidh/Thaynakwith people). Major immersive works include Within without by American artist James Turrell, one of his largest and most complex Skyspaces to date; and the much anticipated Ouroboros, a four-metre high, and approximately 13 tonne public sculpture by Australian artist Lindy Lee, set to be unveiled on 25 October 2024. The National Sculpture Garden revitalisation project will be realised through philanthropic support.
The winning scheme was by CO-AP, JEF, TARN and Plus Minus Design.
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