The BIENNALE OF SYDNEY has invited residents of New South Wales to an advance full-day preview of its 21st edition, offering a first look at the work of 70 artists and artist collectives from around the world across six Biennale venues on Wednesday, 14 March 2018, before the exhibition officially opens on 16 March.
Residents who register to attend the free Sydney Preview event will be among the first to experience SUPERPOSITION: Equilibrium & Engagement curated by Artistic Director Mami Kataoka. They will have the opportunity to engage with visiting international and Australian artists through a free program of artist talks during extended hours at the following Biennale venues: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artspace, Carriageworks, Cockatoo Island, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.
A number of 21st Biennale of Sydney exhibiting artists will present free talks and performative readings about their work at Sydney Preview: 10.00-11.00 am Carriageworks - Artist Talks: Marco Fusinato (AUS), Semiconductor (UK), Michael Stevenson (NZ) 11.00 amAGNSW - Riet Wijnen, performative reading (Netherlands) 1.30-2.30 pm AGNSW - Artist Talks: Eija-Liisa Ahtila (Finland), Marlene Gilson (AUS) 3.00-4.00 pm Cockatoo Island - Artist Talks: Suzanne Lacy (USA), Kate Newby (NZ), Yasmin Smith (AUS) 5.30-6.30 pm MCA - Artist Spotlight Talks: Marc Bauer (Switzerland), Jacob Kirkegaard (Denmark), Yarrenyty Arltere Artists (AUS) 6.30-8.00 pm 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art - SNACKCHAT: Participants from Akira Takayama’s Our Songs - Sydney Kabuki Project
Sydney Preview is the first event in a dynamic three-month program being presented as part of the 21st Biennale of Sydney [Facebook] including performances, artist talks, conversations, guided tours, workshops, after-hours events and access programs.
SYDNEY PREVIEW EVENT DETAILS Access to the 21st Biennale of Sydney exhibition on 14 March 2018 is free with registration. NSW residents should register to attend. Please note that capacity for events is limited, registration is essential.