17th Biennale of Sydney

The 17th Biennale of Sydney (12 May – 1 August 2010) directed by David Elliott and titled ‘THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age’ will showcase the freshest, most exciting and innovative contemporary art. In a country that has traditionally regarded distance as a disadvantage, this Biennale will celebrate distance by including art from Australia and all around the world.

Held every two years, the Biennale of Sydney stages a three-month exhibition, plus a program of special events, public tours, artist talks, film screenings and international guest lectures across Sydney – and admission to the exhibition and these events is FREE. In 2010, the 17th Biennale of Sydney will be situated across the heart of the city in a series of venues: Cockatoo Island, Pier 2/3, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Artspace and the Art Gallery of NSW (foyer only).