Sydney Metro brought to life with stunning public art works / by Tom Oliver Payne

Of all of the wonderful things I could say about riding the new Sydney Metro last, it was the public art that spoke to me.

Inspired by the theme 'Storyline', 19 artists were selected to create public art for the City and Southwest Metro line. This one below by Callum Morton at Gadigal is a stunning addition to Sydney with a beautiful sight line from the Park Street public domain.

These new cultural landmarks will surely become symbols of the city.

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