Title: The Man and Matter series
Artist: Peter D Cole
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Boardwalk, Lower River Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47958, 153.03332
Description: The Man and Matter series consists of 12 steel sculptures installed along the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Boardwalk. Originally, these sculptures were commissioned for the riverside promenade of Brisbane’s World Expo '88.
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Artist: Peter D Cole
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Boardwalk, Lower River Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47958, 153.03332
Description: The Man and Matter series consists of 12 steel sculptures installed along the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Boardwalk. Originally, these sculptures were commissioned for the riverside promenade of Brisbane’s World Expo '88.
Referencing the World Expo '88 theme of ‘Leisure in the Age of Technology’, Cole considers the relationships between humans and technology through simple visual symbology and the redressing of traditional limitations of sculpture.
The iconic red figures are a lasting homage to World Expo '88, and a recognition of Brisbane’s advancement into the 21st century.
This artwork has recently been restored, as part of Council’s artwork restoration and relocations works for the 30th anniversary.
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Title: Morning Star II
Artist: Jon Barlow Hudson
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: City Botanic Gardens, close to entrance to QUT
Latitude and Longitude: -27.474421, 153.028051
Description: In 1988, acclaimed American sculptor, Jon Barlow Hudson, was commissioned to create Morning Star II for World Expo '88. The colossal sculpture was originally installed at the centre of the expo site within ‘Times Square’.
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Artist: Jon Barlow Hudson
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: City Botanic Gardens, close to entrance to QUT
Latitude and Longitude: -27.474421, 153.028051
Description: In 1988, acclaimed American sculptor, Jon Barlow Hudson, was commissioned to create Morning Star II for World Expo '88. The colossal sculpture was originally installed at the centre of the expo site within ‘Times Square’.
Barlow Hudson harnesses the technologies of mirrored steel to integrate and reflect the environment the sculpture is situated within.
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Title: Plant Form
Artist: Robert Juniper
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: City Botanic Gardens, Bunya Walk
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4738746,153.0311198
Description: Throughout his career, Juniper created a number of ‘plant form’ sculptures - the forms are derived from his semi-abstract landscape paintings. Originally from Western Australia, Juniper interpreted Australian fauna through abstract rendering of oversized steel planes.
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Artist: Robert Juniper
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: City Botanic Gardens, Bunya Walk
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4738746,153.0311198
Description: Throughout his career, Juniper created a number of ‘plant form’ sculptures - the forms are derived from his semi-abstract landscape paintings. Originally from Western Australia, Juniper interpreted Australian fauna through abstract rendering of oversized steel planes.
Plant Form was loaned by the artist for World Expo '88 and later purchased by Brisbane City Council.
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Title: Memories of Wind
Artist: Fumio Nishmura
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King Edward Park, Wickham Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46573, 153.02382
Description: Memories of Wind was one of four sculptures exhibited at World Expo '88 by Japanese artist, Fumio Nishimura.
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Artist: Fumio Nishmura
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King Edward Park, Wickham Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46573, 153.02382
Description: Memories of Wind was one of four sculptures exhibited at World Expo '88 by Japanese artist, Fumio Nishimura.
Soft lines of a female figure emerge from the sculpture’s abstract granite forms. The figure remains unaffected by the passing of time in its environment, as Nishimura contrasts the ephemeral state of memory with the permanency of stone.
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Title: Gestation
Artist: Baile Oakes
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Queen Street Mall
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47089, 153.02373
Description: Gestation is the first work in a series of monumental sculptures created by American artist Baile Oakes. Commissioned for World Expo '88, the artwork was created in Seattle and flown to Brisbane, where it has remained since. The spiral structure of the sculpture, references the cyclical and balanced nature of our world, which nurtures and evolves all life forms.
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Artist: Baile Oakes
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Queen Street Mall
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47089, 153.02373
Description: Gestation is the first work in a series of monumental sculptures created by American artist Baile Oakes. Commissioned for World Expo '88, the artwork was created in Seattle and flown to Brisbane, where it has remained since. The spiral structure of the sculpture, references the cyclical and balanced nature of our world, which nurtures and evolves all life forms.
This artwork has recently been restored, as part of Council’s artwork restoration and relocations works for the 30th anniversary.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Juggler
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King George Square deck
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46817, 153.02442
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King George Square deck
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46817, 153.02442
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Trapeze Artist
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King George Square carpark entry, Adelaide Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46852, 153.02476
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King George Square carpark entry, Adelaide Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46852, 153.02476
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Butterfly Catchers
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Mt Coot-tha
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4755541,152.9780476
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Mt Coot-tha
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4755541,152.9780476
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: The Human Factor series - Bruce the Unicyclist
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Ernest Street Parkway and Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47862, 153.02289
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Ernest Street Parkway and Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47862, 153.02289
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: The Human Factor series - Jennifer
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: South Bank House, Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4785, 153.02266
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: South Bank House, Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4785, 153.02266
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo '88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Dancers
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Melbourne Street and Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47618, 153.01459
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo ‘88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Melbourne Street and Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47618, 153.01459
Description: The Human Factor series was created by Brisbane’s Artbusters in the late 1980s. The first iterations of this iconic series were installed throughout the World Expo ‘88 site. The figure seen here today has been re-imaged and re-cast for the 30th anniversary of World Expo '88, giving residents and visitors a sense of the celebration that World Expo '88 was.
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Title: Showdown
Artist: Chris Beecroft
Suburb: Spring Hill
Address: Gregory Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.45578, 153.02597
Description: In Australia’s bicentennial year, 1988, Brisbane hosted World Expo '88 for a six month period and welcomed more than 15 million visitors. To showcase Australian art for the duration of the festivities, World Expo '88 commissioned some of Australia’s leading artists to exhibit alongside internationally renowned artists in the World Expo '88 sculpture park.
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Artist: Chris Beecroft
Suburb: Spring Hill
Address: Gregory Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.45578, 153.02597
Description: In Australia’s bicentennial year, 1988, Brisbane hosted World Expo '88 for a six month period and welcomed more than 15 million visitors. To showcase Australian art for the duration of the festivities, World Expo '88 commissioned some of Australia’s leading artists to exhibit alongside internationally renowned artists in the World Expo '88 sculpture park.
In 2018, Showdown was restored and relocated to Spring Hill to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this city-shaping event.
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Title: Chair
Artist: Kenneth Armitage
Suburb: Mt Coot-tha
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47676, 152.97817
Description: Kenneth Armitage is noted as one of the most significant British sculptors of the 20th century. He is most recognised for his semi-abstract bronze works. Chair was one of seven artworks loaned by the artist to World Expo '88, and was later purchased by Brisbane City Council.
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Artist: Kenneth Armitage
Suburb: Mt Coot-tha
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47676, 152.97817
Description: Kenneth Armitage is noted as one of the most significant British sculptors of the 20th century. He is most recognised for his semi-abstract bronze works. Chair was one of seven artworks loaned by the artist to World Expo '88, and was later purchased by Brisbane City Council.
Armitage combines traditional, figurative sculpture with everyday forms such as a chair, to reimagine aspects of our everyday world through a surreal lens.
This artwork has recently been restored, as part of Council’s restorations and relocation works for the 30th anniversary.
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Title: Forme del Mito
Artist: Arnaldo Pomodoro
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Edward Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46597, 153.02456
Description: Forme del Mito by internationally renowned Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro tells the tragic story of Agamemnon from Ancient Greece. Fabricated in cast bronze each piece has its own identity. ‘The Prophet’ Cassandra, ‘The Machine’ Aegisthus, ‘Ambition’ Clytesmnestra and ‘Power’ Agamemnon King of Mycenea.
Artist: Arnaldo Pomodoro
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Edward Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46597, 153.02456
Description: Forme del Mito by internationally renowned Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro tells the tragic story of Agamemnon from Ancient Greece. Fabricated in cast bronze each piece has its own identity. ‘The Prophet’ Cassandra, ‘The Machine’ Aegisthus, ‘Ambition’ Clytesmnestra and ‘Power’ Agamemnon King of Mycenea.
This artwork has recently been restored, as part of Council's restorations and relocation works for the 30th anniversary.
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Title: The Rock
Artist: Stephen Killick
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: Captain Burke Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46516, 153.035
Description: Originally located near the Australian pavilion at World Expo '88, The Rock responds to the theme of ‘Leisure in the age of Technology’. Killick uses international media and events to create a collection of humorous motifs which record the political issues of the day.
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Artist: Stephen Killick
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: Captain Burke Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46516, 153.035
Description: Originally located near the Australian pavilion at World Expo '88, The Rock responds to the theme of ‘Leisure in the age of Technology’. Killick uses international media and events to create a collection of humorous motifs which record the political issues of the day.
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Title: INUKSHUK
Artist: Inuit people of Northwest Territories of Canada
Suburb: Spring Hill
Address: Victoria Park, between Gregory Terrace and Herston Road
Latitude and Longitude: -27.45558, 153.0241
Description: On the occasion of World Expo '88, the people of the Northwest Territories, Canada, offered their congratulations to the Commonwealth of Australia on its 200th anniversary of nationhood. This stone cairn Inukshuk is a symbol of the two countries. High in the Canadian Arctic, Inuit built stone Inukshuks in the shape of humans to direct herds of migrating caribou to hunters and to act as landmarks for travellers.
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Artist: Inuit people of Northwest Territories of Canada
Suburb: Spring Hill
Address: Victoria Park, between Gregory Terrace and Herston Road
Latitude and Longitude: -27.45558, 153.0241
Description: On the occasion of World Expo '88, the people of the Northwest Territories, Canada, offered their congratulations to the Commonwealth of Australia on its 200th anniversary of nationhood. This stone cairn Inukshuk is a symbol of the two countries. High in the Canadian Arctic, Inuit built stone Inukshuks in the shape of humans to direct herds of migrating caribou to hunters and to act as landmarks for travellers.
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Title: Continuous Division
Artist: Greg Johns
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Roma Street Parklands, situated near the College Close carpark
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46177, 153.01631
Description: Forged from corten steel Continuous Division is now located at Roma Street Parklands.
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Artist: Greg Johns
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Roma Street Parklands, situated near the College Close carpark
Latitude and Longitude: -27.46177, 153.01631
Description: Forged from corten steel Continuous Division is now located at Roma Street Parklands.
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Title: Juxtaposition 1
Artist: Robert J. Morris
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King Edward Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4658812,153.0238604
Description: Juxtaposition 1 artist Robert J Morris exhibited an artwork from the same sculptural series entitled Rainforest on the World Expo '88 site. Best known for his abstract painting, Morris also created sculptural work and jewellery. His work is held in several collection across Australia, including the University of Queensland Art Museum Collection.
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Artist: Robert J. Morris
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: King Edward Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4658812,153.0238604
Description: Juxtaposition 1 artist Robert J Morris exhibited an artwork from the same sculptural series entitled Rainforest on the World Expo '88 site. Best known for his abstract painting, Morris also created sculptural work and jewellery. His work is held in several collection across Australia, including the University of Queensland Art Museum Collection.
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Title: Mirage
Artist: Gidon Graetz
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Brisbane Arcade, Queen Street Mall
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4688784,153.0251411
Description: This optical illusion is another popular piece from World Expo '88. Fabricated in stainless steel the piece looks different from every angle. Notoriously difficult to photograph, Mirage is now located in Brisbane Arcade.
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Artist: Gidon Graetz
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Brisbane Arcade, Queen Street Mall
Latitude and Longitude: -27.4688784,153.0251411
Description: This optical illusion is another popular piece from World Expo '88. Fabricated in stainless steel the piece looks different from every angle. Notoriously difficult to photograph, Mirage is now located in Brisbane Arcade.
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Title: Night Companion (Sky Needle)
Artist: Charles Sutherland
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47699, 153.01495
Description: Perhaps one of the most well-known artworks from World Expo '88 Night Companion (or Sky Needle as it's more commonly known) is artist Charles Sutherland’s interpretation of a sculpture by Robert Owen.
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Artist: Charles Sutherland
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.47699, 153.01495
Description: Perhaps one of the most well-known artworks from World Expo '88 Night Companion (or Sky Needle as it's more commonly known) is artist Charles Sutherland’s interpretation of a sculpture by Robert Owen.
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Title: Paradigm (Marquette)
Artist: Jon Barlow Hudson
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: State Library of Queensland, 29 Stanley Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.471455, 153.017779
Description: Created by acclaimed American sculptor Jon Barlow Hudson, this work is a sectional model of his Paradigm sculpture, which was created for Brisbane's Expo '88.
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Artist: Jon Barlow Hudson
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: State Library of Queensland, 29 Stanley Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.471455, 153.017779
Description: Created by acclaimed American sculptor Jon Barlow Hudson, this work is a sectional model of his Paradigm sculpture, which was created for Brisbane's Expo '88.
The original Paradigm sculpture was constructed of stainless steel, measured 30 metres in height, and was a dominant feature outside the USA pavilion at the northern end of the Expo site. Paradigm was based on the double helix of the DNA molecule, and during Expo '88 it housed 66 aeroplane landing lights, making it a memorable feature of Brisbane's night-time landscape.
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Title: Vision
Artist: John Ladyman
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.476389, 153.014648
Description: Commissioned for World Expo '88 and now in a private collection.
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Artist: John Ladyman
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Manning Street
Latitude and Longitude: -27.476389, 153.014648
Description: Commissioned for World Expo '88 and now in a private collection.
The marble used to create Vision comes from the mines around Chillagoe, a small town 200km inland from Cairns where the artist lived from 1885-1988.
Describing the carving process as essentially one directional decision-making process. Once acted upon, the decision to remove more material is irrevocable. For this reason, as the work develops, a heightened state of awareness develops along with it.
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Title: The Art of Central Australia
Artist: Papunya painters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Plaza Gallery, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Latitude and Longitude: -27.476484, 153.018374
Description: The paintings in this gallery were originally commissioned for display at World Expo '88. They represent a style of Aboriginal painting that emerged from one of the most remarkable developments in 20th century art. In the early 1970s, 250 kilometres west of Alice Springs at the Aboriginal settlement of Papunya, artists began to paint their traditional designs using modern art materials.
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Artist: Papunya painters
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Plaza Gallery, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Latitude and Longitude: -27.476484, 153.018374
Description: The paintings in this gallery were originally commissioned for display at World Expo '88. They represent a style of Aboriginal painting that emerged from one of the most remarkable developments in 20th century art. In the early 1970s, 250 kilometres west of Alice Springs at the Aboriginal settlement of Papunya, artists began to paint their traditional designs using modern art materials.
John Truscott, the Creative Director of Expo '88, originally proposed the idea of commissioning paintings by Aboriginal artists from the central desert for an Expo display at South Bank. The 27 paintings were assembled in 1987. They were installed as part of the Expo Authority’s own pavilion and were displayed outdoors, under protective sails, in a spiral arrangement devised by Truscott. The collection was called The Art of Central Australia.
Note: The Gallery is occasionally closed for functions.
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Title: Times Square
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Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Museum of Brisbane
Latitude and Longitude: -27.468817, 153.023616
Description: This commemorative stone features elements from Jon Barlow Hudson’s sculpture Morning Star II, which was installed in the center of the World Expo '88 site, known as 'Times Square'. The complete sculpture is now residing in the City Botanic Gardens.
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Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Museum of Brisbane
Latitude and Longitude: -27.468817, 153.023616
Description: This commemorative stone features elements from Jon Barlow Hudson’s sculpture Morning Star II, which was installed in the center of the World Expo '88 site, known as 'Times Square'. The complete sculpture is now residing in the City Botanic Gardens.
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Title: World Expo '88 Rainforest Grove
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Suburb: Toowong
Address: Anzac Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.479147, 152.979674
Description: A joint project between Brisbane City Council, World Expo ‘88, Men of the Trees and Greening Australia, the Rainforest Grove is the only remanent of Expo ’88 still in its original location. Planted just prior to the commencement of Expo ‘88, the Rainforest Grove was a beautification project. The Brisbane City Council undertook many street and park beautification projects, mostly on routes from the Airport to the CBD. One exception was the Expo ‘88 Rainforest Grove, undertaken at Mt Coot-tha, as it expected to see a tourist influx during the Expo period.
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Suburb: Toowong
Address: Anzac Park
Latitude and Longitude: -27.479147, 152.979674
Description: A joint project between Brisbane City Council, World Expo ‘88, Men of the Trees and Greening Australia, the Rainforest Grove is the only remanent of Expo ’88 still in its original location. Planted just prior to the commencement of Expo ‘88, the Rainforest Grove was a beautification project. The Brisbane City Council undertook many street and park beautification projects, mostly on routes from the Airport to the CBD. One exception was the Expo ‘88 Rainforest Grove, undertaken at Mt Coot-tha, as it expected to see a tourist influx during the Expo period.
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Title: Saluting Scout
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Brisbane Square Library, Level 2, 266 George Street (river wall display)
Latitude and Longitude: -27.470836, 153.022702
Description: Following the successful commission of the almost 80 life-size Human Factor artworks, this small-scale sculpture was created by Artbusters, and gifted to the city. The sculpture depicts a saluting Scout, a pose which has also been captured in the cast-from-life sculpture Be Prepared.
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Suburb: Brisbane City
Address: Brisbane Square Library, Level 2, 266 George Street (river wall display)
Latitude and Longitude: -27.470836, 153.022702
Description: Following the successful commission of the almost 80 life-size Human Factor artworks, this small-scale sculpture was created by Artbusters, and gifted to the city. The sculpture depicts a saluting Scout, a pose which has also been captured in the cast-from-life sculpture Be Prepared.
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Title: Great Planet
Artist: Inge King
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Gallery 5, Queensland Art Gallery
Latitude and Longitude: -27.472735, 153.018318
Description: A leading Australian exponent of abstract sculpture, Inge King's Great Planet 1976-77 exemplifies a great simplicity of form, which belies its physical weight. When King began welding in 1959 - one of only a handful of women artists in the field - she used steel (the industrial material of her age) in an expressionist manner, leaving exposed the rugged texture of the welding. Over the years, this texture eventually disappeared and her forms became simpler and more monumental. Beyond its formally satisfying design, Great Planet has an air of mystery, an aura of power and a commanding presence. The sculpture was lent to Expo '88 from the Queensland Art Gallery's collection. Note: Great Planet is part of the QAGOMA Geometries exhibition, on display within the Queensland Art Gallery building until 2 February 2020. Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily.
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Artist: Inge King
Suburb: South Brisbane
Address: Gallery 5, Queensland Art Gallery
Latitude and Longitude: -27.472735, 153.018318
Description: A leading Australian exponent of abstract sculpture, Inge King's Great Planet 1976-77 exemplifies a great simplicity of form, which belies its physical weight. When King began welding in 1959 - one of only a handful of women artists in the field - she used steel (the industrial material of her age) in an expressionist manner, leaving exposed the rugged texture of the welding. Over the years, this texture eventually disappeared and her forms became simpler and more monumental. Beyond its formally satisfying design, Great Planet has an air of mystery, an aura of power and a commanding presence. The sculpture was lent to Expo '88 from the Queensland Art Gallery's collection. Note: Great Planet is part of the QAGOMA Geometries exhibition, on display within the Queensland Art Gallery building until 2 February 2020. Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Ramp (part)
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Cannon Hill
Address: Murarrie Recreation Reserve, 1233 Wynnum Road
Latitude and Longitude: -27.470488, 153.103872
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Cannon Hill
Address: Murarrie Recreation Reserve, 1233 Wynnum Road
Latitude and Longitude: -27.470488, 153.103872
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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Title: The Human Factor series - The Drover and his Mate
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Bowen Hills
Address: RNA Showgrounds, 631 Gregory Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.451146, 153.032453
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Bowen Hills
Address: RNA Showgrounds, 631 Gregory Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.451146, 153.032453
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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Title: The Human Factor series - Be Prepared
Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: 200 River Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.481008, 153.033044
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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Artist: Artbusters
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Address: 200 River Terrace
Latitude and Longitude: -27.481008, 153.033044
Description: Commissioned for World Expo ’88 the Human Factor series was a recognisable, appealing and somewhat whimsical depictions of Australian life. Cast from life, the almost eighty figures acted to unify the site in an ever-changing streetscape of entertainers.
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