Australia’s National Gallery Unveils $14 Million Sculpture

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has unveiled its newest and most expensive artwork, Ouroboros, in Canberra. The 13-tonne, $14 million sculpture by Chinese-Australian artist Lindy Lee is inspired by the ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its own tail, representing cycles of birth, death, and renewal. According to the official statement, it took four years to complete and involved 60,000 hours of work by 200 skilled artisans. The massive artwork now sits in the NGA’s forecourt, levitating over a pond in the National Sculpture Garden. Governor-General Sam Mostyn officially unveiled the sculpture. “Ouroboros is not only an extraordinary work of art but a lasting symbol of human creativity and resilience. Its message of renewal and transformation resonates deeply with the Australian spirit,” she said....