18th Biennale of Sydney
Art lovers rejoice, the Biennale of Sydney, Australia’s largest and most respected contemporary visual arts event is upon us once again. From 27 June to 16 September, this free event showcases the work of more than 100 artists from over 44 countries, and is presented at various locations across Sydney, such as the Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Pier 2/3 and Cockatoo Island.
Held only every 2 years, the 2012 exhibition concept is ‘all our relations’, focusing on inclusionary art practices of generative thinking, such as collaboration, conversation and compassion. The exhibition is brought to us by Artistic Directors Catherine de Zegher and Gerald McMaster.
Some of the highlights include specially designed Art Lounges on Cockatoo Island and Pier 2/3, as well as After Dark Events at the Biennale Bar @ Pier 2/3 on Friday nights throughout August.
Here are just a few of the amazing works being shown:
Title: Knock On The Sky Listen To The Sound
Artist: Tiffany Singh Born 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand Lives and works in Auckland and Ladakh, India
Courtesy the artist and The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt Photograph: Tom Teutenberg
Title: Transient Planet
Artist: Mark Licari Born 1975 in Atlanta, USA Lives and works in Los Angeles, USA
Installation view of the 18th Biennale of Sydney (2012) at Cockatoo Island Courtesy the artist and Honor Fraser, Los Angeles Photograph: Tai Spruyt
Title: Anonymous Creature
Artist: El Anatsui Born 1944 in Anyako, Ghana Lives and works in Nsukka, Nigeria
Installation view of the 18th Biennale of Sydney (2012) at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia Courtesy the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York This project was made possible with the generous support of Penelope Seidler AM Photograph: Ben Symons
Check out the website for more information.
18th Beinnale of Sydney
27 June – 16 September 2012
Category: What's on
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