One of my lifelong aspirations is to explore the globe and provide coverage of captivating art events, such as museum and gallery openings or art festivals. During my time at My Modern Met, I had the pleasure of attending several events that left a lasting impression on me. Some notable highlights include “Art of the Streets” at MOCA in LA, the mesmerizing Vivid Sydney festival in Australia, the retrospective of Tim Burton’s works at LACMA, and the vibrant atmosphere of Art Basel in Miami. While I had the opportunity to report on various installations, there were a few that I yearned to witness firsthand. These include Jaume Plensa’s captivating exhibit at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leandro Erlich’s mind-bending building illusion in Paris, and Tomas Saraceno’s awe-inspiring mesh orbit in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Among the plethora of art festivals, Sculpture by the Sea at Australia’s Bondi Beach holds a special allure for me. The idea of witnessing artworks positioned on the sandy shores, with the backdrop of water and light, evokes a profound sense of intrigue. I can only imagine the immersive experience of being surrounded by these magnificent creations, while the invigorating scent of the beach fills the air.

Here are some of the highlights from this year as well as from years’ past:

Sandra Cross, Dissolution III, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Zilvinas Kempinas, Kakashi (2012), Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Wang Shugang, Man on Ball, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Barbara Licha, Listen Time Passes, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Kim Perrier, Ashes to Ashes, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Kathleen Berney, Minden Jó Lesz 1953 (All Shall Be Well), Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

TaeGeun Yang, Pig of Fortune #2, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Michael Van Dam, Intervention (2014), Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2015. Photo Clyde Yee.

Elaine Miles, Tidal Pools, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2014. Photo Meredith Schofield.

Carla Gottgens, The Guardians, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2014. Photo Meredith Schofield.

Linton Meagher, Glamarama, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2014. Photo Clyde Yee.

Matt Calvert, Girl Pointing, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2013. Photo Samantha Burns.

David McCracken, Diminish and Ascend, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2013. Photo William Patino.

I’m eager to continue my journey of attending art events worldwide and sharing them with you. I can’t contain my excitement! How about your own experiences? Have you had the opportunity to partake in any memorable art events? Are there any that have left an everlasting impression on you?