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The artwork "Gallipoli`s Mirage" commemorates the centenary of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landings at Gallipoli in Turkey in April 1915 during World War One.
On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at what is now called Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula. For the vast majority of the 16,000 Australians and New Zealanders who landed on that first day, this was their first experience of combat. By that evening, 2000 of them had been killed or wounded.
Location
Address: | 54 ANZAC Avenue, Greenbank RSL Sub-Branch, Hillcrest, 4118 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.668318 Long: 153.031591 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Art |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 25-April-1915 |
Actual Event End Date: | 25-April-2015 |
Artist: | Jacques van der Merwe |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2015 |
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Plaque :
Jacques van der Merwe
Gallipoli`s mirage 2015
Epoxy paint on laser cut steel
This artwork commemorates the Centenary of Gallipoli,
depicting the moment when Australian and New Zealand troops
first landed at ANZAC Cove. Each component of the artwork has
been created individually and the entire image is revealed when
viewed at a distance.
This project was supported by funds from Division 7,
Logan City Council and the Greenbank RSL.