Tony Albert & Nell introduce their play sculpture 'The Big Hose'

Inhabiting the Gallery of Modern Art’s 'front yard' on the banks of the Brisbane River at Kurilpa Point, 'The Big Hose' 2022–25 — an artist-designed play sculpture by contemporary Australian artists Tony Albert (Brisbane, Girramay/ Yidinyji/ Kuku Yalanji peoples) and Nell (Sydney) — has not only joined the list of Australian unmissable ‘big’ things, since its unveiling on 22 September 2025, it has also become a favourite destination delighting visitors and locals of all ages who can play on the oversized 119 metre-long garden hose. Tony Albert, Girramay/Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples, Australia b.1981 Nell, Australia b.1975 The Big Hose 2022–25 Aluminium, reclaimed hardwood, paint, rubber Commissioned 2022. This project has been realised with generous support from Andrew and Dr Susan King, the Neilson Foundation, Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Cathryn Mittelheuser AM, Gina Fairfax AC, Dr Shirley Hsieh, and the 2022 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art © Tony Albert and Nell Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Brisbane Australia © Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees, 2026 https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au #qagoma