Artefacts

We care for significant historical artefacts in public spaces which form the cultural heritage collection. These range from military objects to industrial pieces, as well as important cultural works.

Bronze cannon painted black on a red base that belonged to the H.M.S. Sirius, flagship of the First Fleet.
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closeup detail of golden cherub statue and water trickling out and urn. Bus sign, street and row houses in the background.Fountains & water features
People walking on top of the Stream artwork, embedded in the paving, the artwork is made up of pink, yellow and blue intersecting, asymmetric diamonds that light up at night. Installations
A stone monument at night. The monument has an ornate structure topped with a dome, with several busts and sculptures adorning its sides. It is lit from within.Monuments & memorials
Building painted in fluorescent pink, black and blue geometric diamonds, with the words ‘Always was, always will be‘ is incorporated across the frontageMurals & street art
A fish hook shaped sculpture on the grass with the harbour bridge in the background.Sculptures