Media Releases
13 April 2021
Biennale of Sydney announces 2022 exhibition: rīvus
The first 59 participants in the 23rd Biennale of Sydney (2022) were announced.
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4 November 2020
Biennale of Sydney Welcomes Three New Board Members
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney – Australia’s leading contemporary art festival – welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Matt Crocker, Evan Kaldor and Ruby Langton-Batty.
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23 September 2020
Biennale of Sydney announces Inaugural Benefit Auction
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney today announced, for the first time ever, art lovers from around the world will have the opportunity to bid online for selected artworks featured in the exhibition.
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9 September 2020
Colombian curator José Roca appointed as Artistic Director of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney (2022)
Sydney, Australia: After an extensive international search, the Biennale of Sydney is delighted to announce Colombian curator José Roca as the Artistic Director of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, which will take place 12 March – 13 June 2022.
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31 July 2020
Biennale of Sydney brings NIRIN online on Google Arts & Culture
Sydney, Australia: Starting today, artworks from the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, titled NIRIN, can be explored online at Google Arts & Culture.
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27 July 2020
The 22nd Biennale of Sydney to present NIRIN at Carriageworks
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney announced today that it will open part of its 22nd edition, titled NIRIN, on Gadigal land at Carriageworks from 7 August – 26 September 2020.
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3 July 2020
Announcing... NIRIN NAARM at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne
In a unique new collaboration, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne (ACCA) is honoured to present NIRIN NAARM, a three-week satellite exhibition presenting selected key works from the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, titled NIRIN,.
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27 May 2020
The 22nd Biennale of Sydney reopens with extended dates
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney announced today that NIRIN, its 22nd edition, will be reopening from 16 June, with some venues opening from 1 June 2020.
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31 March 2020
Biennale of Sydney announces first online programming
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney today announced initial details of how it is taking the 22nd edition, titled NIRIN, online through a series of activations and experiences.
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5 March 2020
The Biennale of Sydney, Noakes Group and BE. Collective Create a Safe Passage to Reclaim and Revive the Memory of Concealed Culture
The Biennale of Sydney has revealed NIRIN HAIVETA, a visually striking artwork on Sydney’s Harbour, created in collaboration with BE. and supported by Noakes Group.
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19 February 2020
BIENNALE OF SYDNEY AND AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES: Working together with local Indigenous communities for cultural renewal and pride
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) today announced a four year memorandum of understanding.
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3 February 2020
22nd Biennale of Sydney reveals program highlights for NIRIN 2020
Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney has today revealed details of the program for its 22nd edition, titled NIRIN.
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7 November 2019
Biennale of Sydney announces Alchemy One as media and strategy agency
Biennale of Sydney announces Alchemy One as media and strategy agency.
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9 October 2019
Biennale of Sydney Announces New Board Members
Rachel Verghis and Johanna Featherstone join the Biennale of Sydney's Board of Directors.
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12 September 2019
Biennale of Sydney announces 94 artists, creatives and collectives for 2020
At a briefing today in Little Bay, NSW, on the land of the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans, the Biennale of Sydney announced the full list of artists, creatives and collectives who will be participating in the 22nd Biennale of Sydney (2020), titled NIRIN.
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9 April 2019
Biennale of Sydney announces 2020 exhibition: NIRIN
The Biennale of Sydney announced today the first 33 artists, creatives and collectives who will participate in NIRIN, the 22nd Biennale of Sydney (2020).
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20 June 2018
Brook Andrew appointed Artistic Director of 22nd Biennale of Sydney
The Biennale of Sydney today announces Brook Andrew as the Artistic Director of the 22nd Biennale of Sydney.
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26 February 2018
Announcing Sydney Preview
A free, full-day preview of its 21st edition featuring exclusive artist talks and access to six Biennale venues with extended opening hours.
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13 December 2017
21st Biennale of Sydney Unveils Artistic Program
70 artists to present work at seven venues across Sydney over three months for the Biennale of Sydney’s 45th anniversary Sydney, Australia.
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10 August 2017
Biennale of Sydney Legacy Project for the City of Sydney
The Biennale of Sydney and City of Sydney unveil second Biennale Legacy Artwork Project with 20th Biennale of Sydney artist, Agatha Gothe-Snape.
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19 July 2017
Artistic Director of 21st Biennale of Sydney announces Title of the 2018 Exhibition and Additional Selection of Artists
Artistic Director of the 21st Biennale of Sydney Mami Kataoka announced today the title of the 2018 Biennale of Sydney is SUPERPOSITION: Art of Equilibrium and Engagement.
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19 July 2017
第 21 回シドニー・ビエンナーレ芸術監督が タイトル及び参加作家第 2 弾を発表
2017 年 7 月 19 日:第 21 回シドニー・ビエンナーレ芸術監督の片岡真実氏より、本日、2018 年のシドニー・
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10 May 2017
Biennale of Sydney Appoints New Director and CEO, Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker
The Biennale of Sydney has announced the appointment of museum director, curator and scholar Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker as its new Director and Chief Executive Officer.
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6 April 2017
First 21 Artists Announced
Mami Kataoka, Artistic Director of the 21st Biennale of Sydney, today revealed the first group of 21 artists selected for the 21st edition of the Asia Pacific’s leading contemporary art event.
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5 July 2016
Mami Kataoka appointed Artistic Director of 21st Biennale of Sydney
Mami Kataoka, the acclaimed Chief Curator at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, is the first curator from Asia to be appointed as Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney.