“to call [PAIA] world class does not do it justice” – Double J
PAIA is Ngaiire’s most visceral and transcendent work yet—an eruption of rage, sex, ecstasy, ceremony, ancestry, and cleansing. Rooted in the Tok Pisin word for “fire,” PAIA is both a reckoning and a prophecy, fusing music, dance, and visuals into a blazing, multi-sensory experience.
Collaborating with multi-award-winning director Dino Dimitriadis, Ngaiire draws from her Papua New Guinean heritage to transform her stage at Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks into a ritual of movement, sound, and storytelling. PAIA is an invitation to surrender to the flames—an experience that will haunt, heal, and ignite.
Biennale of Sydney followers can enjoy $10 off by booking via the link in bio.
Apr 18
![“to call [PAIA] world class does not do it justice” – Double J PAIA is Ngaiire’s most visceral and transcendent work yet—an eruption of rage, sex, ecstasy, ceremony, ancestry, and cleansing. Rooted in the Tok Pisin word for “fire,” PAIA is both a reckoning and a prophecy, fusing music, dance, and visuals into a blazing, multi-sensory experience. Collaborating with multi-award-winning director Dino Dimitriadis, Ngaiire draws from her Papua New Guinean heritage to transform her stage at Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks into a ritual of movement, sound, and storytelling. PAIA is an invitation to surrender to the flames—an experience that will haunt, heal, and ignite. Biennale of Sydney followers can enjoy $10 off by booking via the link in bio.](https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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Because community starts with showing up — and staying curious.
Because proximity builds understanding — and lasting support.
Because giving should feel personal — and powerful.
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A new kind of philanthropy — for a new generation of supporters.
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Image: Pink Regenesis of the Curse by Ryuichi Fujimura and WeiZen Ho, EDGE Festival Inner West at White Bay Power Station. Photograph: Fancy Boy Photography.
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Apr 18
Artist. Performer. Community builder.
As ArtSeen’s inaugural ambassador, Bhenji Ra (@newgenderwhodis) brings a visionary, deeply personal approach to her curation.
We are honoured to collaborate with her in shaping this new platform.
Stay close — her journey with ArtSeen begins now.
Photograph: Cybele Malinowski
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Apr 17
Friday night saw the ‘Revive and Resist’ documentary privately screened at Golden Age Cinema, honouring @tonyalbert, the inaugural Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow. The screening was followed by a conversation between Tony and @brucejohnsonmclean, the newly appointed Fellow who will continue the important task of working closely with First Nations artists to bring their creative visions to life in the 2026 edition of the Biennale.
‘Revive and Resist’ follows the creative journeys of 14 of the most visionary First Nations artists from around the globe. As a Visionary Partner, @fondationcartier collaborated to commission these artists who crafted extraordinary works for the 2024 Biennale of Sydney, “Ten Thousand Suns”, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by Artistic Directors Cosmin Costinas and Inti Guerrero. The documentary highlights the artists unique approaches, cultural legacies, and the profound storytelling embedded in their work, offering an intimate look at how these trailblazers challenge, inspire, and expand contemporary art.
Watch the documentary via the link in bio. The film is produced by Entropico in collaboration with GARUWA.
Apr 14
We’re thrilled to introduce ArtSeen, a new program for emerging philanthropists by the Biennale of Sydney — and welcome Bhenji Ra (@newgenderwhodis) as our inaugural ambassador.
ArtSeen is about creating deeper connections between artists and their communities through powerful, artist-led experiences.
With Bhenji’s creative leadership at the helm, expect a year of bold expression, intimate moments, and powerful conversations.
Watch this space for the announcement of Event 1… Learn more via link in bio.
Photograph: Cybele Malinowski.
Apr 14
Turbulence & Transcendence – Biennale of Sydney: The First 50 Years is out now. This is a very limited-edition volume – only 500 copies were printed, and they’re selling fast. We invite you to secure your copy now before they run out.
Written by journalist Brook Turner, this history features interviews with key players and new insights into the Biennale’s vision and ambition, stumbles and triumphs.
At over 400 pages, elegantly bound in Italian cloth and printed on premium paper in Italy, this book is a work of art.
$50 from every volume sold via the link in bio will be donated to the Biennale of Sydney. RRP: $299 AUD.
Photograph: Katje Ford.
Apr 8
