Sydney – “Sculpture by the Sea” is one of the collaborations that the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney has launched and consolidated over the years. Una delle collaborazioni che l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney it is an association overseen by David Handley who in 1997 organised the first open air sculpture exhibition on the picturesque seaside promenade between Bondi beach and Tamarama. “Sculpture by the Sea” is considered one of the greatest exhibitions in the world, with high visitor numbers. The selected works in this year’s exhibition are more than 100. They have been selected by a jury among 500 other proposals from all around the world. Italy will once again be in the spotlight. The Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney is promoting the Italian artist, Silvia Tuccimei this year, who has been selected for the second time for this international exhibition in Sydney. Tuccimei’s piece selected for this year’s edition is titled “Flower Power” and is composed of three sections measuring approximately 3 metres and weighing 800 kg, made of reflective stainless steel. (9colonne)
