Follow the art

Beyond its beaches, bars, restaurants and theme parks, the Gold Coast also has a thriving arts scene. Escape the flurry of the Games at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace (above; 19karen.com.au), at Mermaid Beach, where there’s a free exhibition of work by classically trained Italian artist Gola Hundun. He uses street art to explore the connection between humanity and the natural world, often integrating sculpture and performance art into his pieces.