“Larger-than-life” is one way to describe Chinese-Australian artist Lindy Lee’s spectacular $14 million masterpiece, ‘Ouroboros’, which was commissioned to celebrate the National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) 40th anniversary. By day, the shiny stainless steel sculpture reflects the imagery of the floating world. At night, visitors – limited to two at a time – can step inside the snake's 'mouth' to immerse themselves in the darkness that is illuminated by light beams radiating from 45,000 small perforations on its mirrored surface.
Time Out tip: The NGA's lakeside Sculpture Garden is free to explore, offering three hectares of manicured lawns dotted with more than 65 immersive sculptures and installations.
Address: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Pl, Parkes
Price: Free