Be amazed by a diverse range of modern art at the 17th Biennale of Sydney – Australia’s largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts event. The fourth oldest biennale in the world, the Biennale of Sydney continues to showcase the freshest and most provocative art from Australia and around the world.
Based on the theme THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age, recent and new works by Australian artists will be showcased alongside international artists at Sydney’s leading cultural institutions, contemporary art spaces and heritage sites including Cockatoo Island.
Audiences of all ages will be delighted, challenged and inspired by the artists and works in this Biennale. Visitors can follow the Vittoria Biennale ArtWalk from venue to venue along Sydney Harbour, and then take the free ferry to Cockatoo Island. Artist talks, performances, forums, film screenings, family events, guided tours and other special events will be featured throughout the exhibition period.
Superdeluxe@Artspace will be a vibrant cultural hub throughout the Biennale, based on the popular Tokyo experimental performance space of the same name. The dynamic program will feature a mix of sound artists, dancers, music and film.
Venues include Cockatoo Island, Pier 2/3, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Artspace and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. All exhibitions are FREE, bookings required for some events.