Current Grants

Kaldor Public Art Projects

For over 40 years Kaldor Public Art Projects has been bringing ground breaking contemporary international artists to Australia to create unique and often site-specific works. Kaldor Public Art Projects have played a critical part in Australia’s contemporary art history since the first project in 1969, Wrapped Coast, by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Other artists that have featured include Gilbert and George, Jeff Koon and Bill Viola.

The Balnaves Foundation, as Lead Partner, assists financially to make these exciting projects a reality. The Foundation has also contributed funds to employ a fund-raiser so these important projects can remain free to the public and will continue well into the future.

As part of the 2011 Sydney Festival, the 23rd Kaldor Public Art Project brought iconic American conceptual artist John Baldessari to Australia to realise his project Your Name in Lights. Drawing on imagery from Broadway a massive digital display was constructed on the William Street facade of the Australian Museum in Sydney. Participants from the public who registered their name online were allocated a time to see their name displayed for fifteen glittering seconds. Your Name in Lights reflects the changing cult of celebrity in modern society and recalls Andy Warhol's prediction that in the future everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame.

For more information on future Kaldor Public Art Projects please visit www.kaldorartprojects.org.au