Sculpture by the Sea Opens in Bondi with Andre Braun's 'Surface Breach'

On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition commenced in Bondi, Sydney, Australia, featuring the artwork Surface Breach by artist Andre Braun. This annual showcase presents outdoor sculptures along the coastal pathway connecting Bondi to Tamarama. A photograph capturing the event was taken by Hollie Adams for Reuters. Concurrently, various incidents occurred, including student protests in Turin, Italy, a velodrome crash during the UCI track world championships in Shanghai, and a warehouse fire in Naples. In the UK, John Swinney highlighted the Imagination Library at the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Meanwhile, heavy rains impacted Istanbul and Iguazu Falls, while displaced Palestinian children viewed a film in Gaza City. The exhibition continues to be a vital cultural highlight in Sydney.