From the quirky to the creative to downright delightful, there’s something to charm just about everyone amongst the 50 sculptures by artists from Australia and abroad at the 10th annual Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach, which opens today. The free exhibition is open all hours until September 23. Photos Jeff ‘Chip Off The Old Block’ Dawson
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