Sydney Olympic Park : Sculpture 'Chiron'
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This particular item is the sculpture 'Chiron' (the Centaur responsible for teaching arts & medicine to many of the Greek heroes), created by Andy Scott. A gift from John Fairfax and his wife to the RAS, Apr 2004.
Sydney Olympic Park (formerly part of Homebush Bay), NSW, Australia
Sydney Olympic Park - formerly part of Homebush Bay, named as a separate suburb in 2009. The majority of the large structures and parks here were created specifically for the 2000 Summer Olympics; the area was formerly home to a number of abattoirs and associated businesses.
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This particular item is the sculpture 'Chiron' (the Centaur responsible for teaching arts & medicine to many of the Greek heroes), created by Andy Scott. Sited next to Grand Parade (near Spotless Stadium), it was a gift from John Fairfax and his wife to the RAS made in Apr 2004.
Beyond is the Monster Skate Park, constructed 2005 as a dedicated facility for skateboarding, BMX and Mountain X cycling.
