BIENNALE OF SYDNEY eNews – June 2009

17th Biennale of Sydney
12 May – 1 August 2010

THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age

17th Biennale of Sydney exhibition concept announced

‘THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age' was today announced by David Elliott, Artistic Director, as the exhibition concept for the 17th Biennale of Sydney, 12 May – 1 August 2010.

Elliott said: ‘There is no more suitable stage than Sydney for this exhibition. It will take place against the iconic backdrop of the harbour and Sydney Opera House at the site where British explorers first encountered the local inhabitants. At that time, colonial powers believed western civilisation was invincible and that they had the right to collect and possess universal knowledge. We now recognise such an ambition is both infantile and dangerous.'

Elliott continued: ‘In a land that has traditionally regarded distance as a disadvantage, the art specially chosen for this exhibition will celebrate the many different beauties of distance by showing contemporary perspectives from all around the world. It will be an exceptional experience - challenging, but above all enjoyable.'

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