Our commitment to public art is visible in its diverse and dynamic collection, ranging from large-scale contemporary sculpture to integrated artistic elements throughout the city. Many public artworks from Glenelg North to Kingston Park can be viewed along the coast path.
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Tjilbruke Monument | John Dowie
Tjilbruke Monument, Strickland Road, Kingston Park SA, Australia
The monument was commissioned in 1972 by the local weekly newspaper, The Sunday Mail, in conjunction with the South Australian Museum. The commission followed a series of articles about the Kaurna people and the Tjilbruke Dreaming by Sunday Mail journalist William Reschke in 1971 (Sunday Mail, 1971a, b, c, d; Reschke, 1972). Together with Robert Edwards, then Curator of Anthropology at the South Australian Museum, Reschke formed the Tjilbruke Monument Committee. The aim of the commemorative project, which was to be funded through a public appeal for donations.
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Two Fine Lovers Sculpture | Chris Murphy
North Esplanade, Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia
Two spiral forms lean back to back along the coastline of Glenelg North Esplanade.
Purchased from the 2012 Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures EventMade from mild steel.
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War Service Animal Memorial
Glenelg Town Hall, Moseley Square, Glenelg SA, Australia
This memorial honours the deeds and sacrifice of war service animals. The large photographic image of Members of the 10th Battalion exercising their horses at Glenelg Beach in 1915 and is a fitting reminder of the important, selfless and loyal contribution animals made during times of conflict for our nation.
