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Biennale Of Sydney Announces 2026 Exhibition: Rememory
Biennale Of Sydney Announces 2026 Exhibition: Rememory

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Press Release – Biennale of Sydney The edition will highlight marginalised narratives, share untold stories, and inspire audiences to rethink how memory shapes identity and belonging, giving voice to stories from Aboriginal communities and the divergent diasporas that shape Australia today. Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney has announced the curatorial vision, first wave of 37 artists and collectives, and exhibition locations for the 25th edition, titled Rememory. The major international contemporary art festival will be open free to the public from 14 March to 14 June 2026, presented in various locations across Sydney. Led by internationally acclaimed curator Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi, the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory takes its title from celebrated author Toni Morrison, exploring the intersection of memory and history as a means of revisiting, reconstructing, and reclaiming histories that have been erased or repressed. By engaging with Rememory, artists from across the world and within Australia reflect on their own roots while engaging with Sydney and its surrounding communities and histories, exploring global themes that connect us. The edition will highlight marginalised narratives, share untold stories, and inspire audiences to rethink how memory shapes identity and belonging, giving voice to stories from Aboriginal communities and the divergent diasporas that shape Australia today. A dedicated program for children and young audiences will provide space and exploration for these stories to be passed on to the next generations. The largest contemporary art event of its kind in Australia, the 25th Biennale of Sydney will be presented at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, Penrith Regional Gallery and the iconic restored White Bay Power Station, with further details to be announced later this year. Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi said: ' Rememory connects the delicate space between remembering and forgetting, delving into the fragmented and forgotten parts of history, where recollection becomes an act of reassembling fragments of the past—whether personal, familial, or collective. Through the defiant act of sharing, seeing, and understanding, the artists and cultural practitioners I've invited to participate explore the hidden effects of history and how it continues to shape the present in an evolving and consuming conversation. Rather than focusing on linear storytelling, I hope to highlight how we can become active participants in retelling our collective stories by revisiting and reinterpreting past events.' Of the 37 artists announced today, 15 First Nations artists from around the world have been commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with Visionary Partner the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain to create new work for the 25th edition. These artists include Ángel Poyón, Angélica Serech, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Carmen Glynn-Braun, Edgar Calel, Fernando Poyón, Frank Young & The Kulata Tjuta Project, Gabriel Chaile, Gunybi Ganambarr, John Harvey & Walter Waia, John Prince Siddon, Nancy Yukuwal McDinny, Rose B. Simpson, Tania Willard and Warraba Weatherall. They will work closely with Bruce Johnson McLean, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow, to realise their artworks. Johnson McLean is from the Wierdi people of the Birri Gubba Nation. Al Qasimi's curatorial approach centres on the histories of each place and multidisciplinary programming, with a collaborative perspective and emphasis on supporting experimentation and innovation in the arts. Over the past 20+ years, she has worked extensively with various mediums including contemporary art, film, music, dance, talks, publications and more, to bring together all forms of art in conversation. Barbara Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Biennale of Sydney said: 'The Biennale of Sydney is a space for discussion, exploration and sharing ideas, presenting innovative work by some of the most impactful contemporary artists of our time. The 25th Biennale of Sydney celebrates the diverse communities of Sydney and their stories, encouraging audiences to think of new ways to engage with history, coming together to create and share memories. Entry to the Biennale of Sydney is free for everyone, and we can't wait to throw open the doors again next year with an expansive program of art and ideas.' Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper said: 'Biennale of Sydney will be a highlight of the NSW major events calendar next year and a significant visitor drawcard for our city. It will spotlight Sydney as a global cultural hub where art and creativity is celebrated, and a place where locals and visitors can enjoy the most exciting and cutting-edge cultural experiences. As one of the world's longest running biennales, next year's theme of Rememory is an important reflection of Sydney's rich and diverse cultural history and a fantastic opportunity to showcase that history to visitors from across the nation and around the world.' Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow Bruce Johnson Mclean said: 'It's a privilege to work alongside this remarkable group of First Nations artists from across the globe, each bringing powerful, place-based perspectives to the 25th Biennale of Sydney. Together, their practices speak to deep cultural knowledge, ancestral memory and contemporary experience, creating a dynamic dialogue that transcends borders. Through this collaboration, we aim to foster connections between communities here and around the world.' Béatrice Grenier, Director of Strategic Projects and International Programs at Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain said: 'The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is proud to continue its partnership with the Biennale of Sydney. We are honoured to collaborate with Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi and the Biennale team for the 25th edition, Rememory to realise bold new commissions that speak powerfully to the interconnectedness of memory, place, and identity.' Arts worker, creative producer, and mentor Claudia Chidiac and writer, educator, cultural worker, and creative producer Paula Abood have been appointed as Community Ambassadors for the 2026 edition. They will provide specialist advice on local community engagement in the Greater Western Sydney area and liaise on behalf of the Biennale of Sydney between different cultural groups and organisations. The first 37 artists and collectives announced today as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026) are: Abdul Abdullah (Australia / Thailand) Ángel Poyón (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Angélica Serech (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Bouchra Khalili (Morocco / Austria) CAMP (India) Cannupa Hanska Luger (Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota / New Mexico, USA) Carmen Glynn-Braun (Kaytetye, Arrernte, Anmatyerr, Australia) Chang En Man (Paiwan, Taiwan) Chen Chieh-jen (Taiwan R.O.C.) Daisy Quezada Ureña (USA) Decolonizing Art Architecture Project (DAAR) (Palestine) Deirdre O'Mahony (Ireland) Dennis Golding (Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay, Australia) Dread Scott (USA) Edgar Calel (Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Elverina Johnson (Yarrabah, Australia) Ema Shin (Japan / Australia) Fernando Poyón (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Frank Young & The Kulata Tjuta Project (Aangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Australia) Gabriel Chaile (Argentina / Lisbon) Gunybi Ganambarr (Yolŋu (Ŋaymil) people, Australia) John Harvey (Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Saibai Island, Torres Strait, Australia) & Walter Waia (Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Saibai Island, Torres Strait, Australia) John Prince Siddon (Walmajarri, Australia) Kapwani Kiwanga (Canada / France) Lamia Joreige (Lebanon) Marian Abboud (Australia) Maritea Dæhlin (Norway / Mexico) Merilyn Fairskye (Australia) & Michiel Dolk (Netherlands / Australia) Michael Rakowitz (USA) Nancy Yukuwal McDinny (Garrwa / Yanyuwa, Australia) Rose B. Simpson (Santa Clara Pueblo, USA) Tania Willard (Secwepemcúlecw, Canada) Taysir Batniji (Gaza, Palestine / France) Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Vietnam / USA) Warraba Weatherall (Kamilaroi, Australia) Wendy Hubert (Yindjibarndi Country, Australia) Yaritji Young (Aangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Australia) The full 25th Biennale of Sydney program, including the full list of participating artists, will be announced later this year. Currently on display at the Sydney Opera House, and marking the second year of a creative collaboration between the Opera House, Biennale of Sydney and the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Badu Gili: Healing Spirit illuminates the world-famous Bennelong sails. The dynamic projection displays the works of celebrated First Nations artists, the late Bidjigal Elder Esme Timbery and two of her children, Marilyn Russell and Steven Russell, and artist Joseca Mokahesi Yanomami of the Yanomami people, appearing on the Opera House's Eastern Bennelong sails six times a night from sunset. Key Dates for the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026) 10 March 2026: Media Preview 11 – 13 March 2026: Vernissage (Professional Preview) 14 March – 14 June 2026: 25th Biennale of Sydney open to the public Admission is free.

Biennale Of Sydney Announces 2026 Exhibition: Rememory
Biennale Of Sydney Announces 2026 Exhibition: Rememory

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Biennale Of Sydney Announces 2026 Exhibition: Rememory

Sydney, Australia: The Biennale of Sydney has announced the curatorial vision, first wave of 37 artists and collectives, and exhibition locations for the 25th edition, titled Rememory. The major international contemporary art festival will be open free to the public from 14 March to 14 June 2026, presented in various locations across Sydney. Led by internationally acclaimed curator Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi, the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory takes its title from celebrated author Toni Morrison, exploring the intersection of memory and history as a means of revisiting, reconstructing, and reclaiming histories that have been erased or repressed. By engaging with Rememory, artists from across the world and within Australia reflect on their own roots while engaging with Sydney and its surrounding communities and histories, exploring global themes that connect us. The edition will highlight marginalised narratives, share untold stories, and inspire audiences to rethink how memory shapes identity and belonging, giving voice to stories from Aboriginal communities and the divergent diasporas that shape Australia today. A dedicated program for children and young audiences will provide space and exploration for these stories to be passed on to the next generations. The largest contemporary art event of its kind in Australia, the 25th Biennale of Sydney will be presented at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, Penrith Regional Gallery and the iconic restored White Bay Power Station, with further details to be announced later this year. Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi said: ' Rememory connects the delicate space between remembering and forgetting, delving into the fragmented and forgotten parts of history, where recollection becomes an act of reassembling fragments of the past—whether personal, familial, or collective. Through the defiant act of sharing, seeing, and understanding, the artists and cultural practitioners I've invited to participate explore the hidden effects of history and how it continues to shape the present in an evolving and consuming conversation. Rather than focusing on linear storytelling, I hope to highlight how we can become active participants in retelling our collective stories by revisiting and reinterpreting past events.' Of the 37 artists announced today, 15 First Nations artists from around the world have been commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with Visionary Partner the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain to create new work for the 25th edition. These artists include Ángel Poyón, Angélica Serech, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Carmen Glynn-Braun, Edgar Calel, Fernando Poyón, Frank Young & The Kulata Tjuta Project, Gabriel Chaile, Gunybi Ganambarr, John Harvey & Walter Waia, John Prince Siddon, Nancy Yukuwal McDinny, Rose B. Simpson, Tania Willard and Warraba Weatherall. They will work closely with Bruce Johnson McLean, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow, to realise their artworks. Johnson McLean is from the Wierdi people of the Birri Gubba Nation. Al Qasimi's curatorial approach centres on the histories of each place and multidisciplinary programming, with a collaborative perspective and emphasis on supporting experimentation and innovation in the arts. Over the past 20+ years, she has worked extensively with various mediums including contemporary art, film, music, dance, talks, publications and more, to bring together all forms of art in conversation. Barbara Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Biennale of Sydney said: 'The Biennale of Sydney is a space for discussion, exploration and sharing ideas, presenting innovative work by some of the most impactful contemporary artists of our time. The 25th Biennale of Sydney celebrates the diverse communities of Sydney and their stories, encouraging audiences to think of new ways to engage with history, coming together to create and share memories. Entry to the Biennale of Sydney is free for everyone, and we can't wait to throw open the doors again next year with an expansive program of art and ideas.' Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper said: 'Biennale of Sydney will be a highlight of the NSW major events calendar next year and a significant visitor drawcard for our city. It will spotlight Sydney as a global cultural hub where art and creativity is celebrated, and a place where locals and visitors can enjoy the most exciting and cutting-edge cultural experiences. As one of the world's longest running biennales, next year's theme of Rememory is an important reflection of Sydney's rich and diverse cultural history and a fantastic opportunity to showcase that history to visitors from across the nation and around the world.' Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow Bruce Johnson Mclean said: 'It's a privilege to work alongside this remarkable group of First Nations artists from across the globe, each bringing powerful, place-based perspectives to the 25th Biennale of Sydney. Together, their practices speak to deep cultural knowledge, ancestral memory and contemporary experience, creating a dynamic dialogue that transcends borders. Through this collaboration, we aim to foster connections between communities here and around the world.' Béatrice Grenier, Director of Strategic Projects and International Programs at Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain said: 'The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is proud to continue its partnership with the Biennale of Sydney. We are honoured to collaborate with Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi and the Biennale team for the 25th edition, Rememory to realise bold new commissions that speak powerfully to the interconnectedness of memory, place, and identity.' Arts worker, creative producer, and mentor Claudia Chidiac and writer, educator, cultural worker, and creative producer Paula Abood have been appointed as Community Ambassadors for the 2026 edition. They will provide specialist advice on local community engagement in the Greater Western Sydney area and liaise on behalf of the Biennale of Sydney between different cultural groups and organisations. The first 37 artists and collectives announced today as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026) are: Abdul Abdullah (Australia / Thailand) Ángel Poyón (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Angélica Serech (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Bouchra Khalili (Morocco / Austria) CAMP (India) Cannupa Hanska Luger (Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota / New Mexico, USA) Carmen Glynn-Braun (Kaytetye, Arrernte, Anmatyerr, Australia) Chang En Man (Paiwan, Taiwan) Chen Chieh-jen (Taiwan R.O.C.) Daisy Quezada Ureña (USA) Decolonizing Art Architecture Project (DAAR) (Palestine) Deirdre O'Mahony (Ireland) Dennis Golding (Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay, Australia) Dread Scott (USA) Edgar Calel (Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Elverina Johnson (Yarrabah, Australia) Ema Shin (Japan / Australia) Fernando Poyón (Maya Kaqchikel, Guatemala) Frank Young & The Kulata Tjuta Project (Aangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Australia) Gabriel Chaile (Argentina / Lisbon) Gunybi Ganambarr (Yolŋu (Ŋaymil) people, Australia) John Harvey (Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Saibai Island, Torres Strait, Australia) & Walter Waia (Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Saibai Island, Torres Strait, Australia) John Prince Siddon (Walmajarri, Australia) Kapwani Kiwanga (Canada / France) Lamia Joreige (Lebanon) Marian Abboud (Australia) Maritea Dæhlin (Norway / Mexico) Merilyn Fairskye (Australia) & Michiel Dolk (Netherlands / Australia) Michael Rakowitz (USA) Nancy Yukuwal McDinny (Garrwa / Yanyuwa, Australia) Rose B. Simpson (Santa Clara Pueblo, USA) Tania Willard (Secwepemcúlecw, Canada) Taysir Batniji (Gaza, Palestine / France) Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Vietnam / USA) Warraba Weatherall (Kamilaroi, Australia) Wendy Hubert (Yindjibarndi Country, Australia) Yaritji Young (Aangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Australia) The full 25th Biennale of Sydney program, including the full list of participating artists, will be announced later this year. Currently on display at the Sydney Opera House, and marking the second year of a creative collaboration between the Opera House, Biennale of Sydney and the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Badu Gili: Healing Spirit illuminates the world-famous Bennelong sails. The dynamic projection displays the works of celebrated First Nations artists, the late Bidjigal Elder Esme Timbery and two of her children, Marilyn Russell and Steven Russell, and artist Joseca Mokahesi Yanomami of the Yanomami people, appearing on the Opera House's Eastern Bennelong sails six times a night from sunset. Key Dates for the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026) 10 March 2026: Media Preview 11 - 13 March 2026: Vernissage (Professional Preview) 14 March – 14 June 2026: 25th Biennale of Sydney open to the public

Punarua Exhibition Arrives At Taupō Museum
Punarua Exhibition Arrives At Taupō Museum

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Punarua Exhibition Arrives At Taupō Museum

Punarua: Weaving work honours legacy of Tūwharetoa knowledge holders Taupō Museum is set to unveil Punarua, possibly the largest piupiu ever created, in its Aotearoa debut following a standout international premiere at the prestigious 2024 Biennale of Sydney. Commissioned especially for the Biennale, Punarua was designed and led by Hone Bailey, a member of the local weaving collective Te Whā ā Huna, which also includes Paehoro Konui, Meraania Heke Chase-Perich, and Manu Fox. The piece pays tribute to the late Koro Te Kanawa Pitiroi, a respected leader of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and tireless advocate for the preservation of iwi knowledge. Hone Bailey, recognised online for sharing insights into te ao Māori with a large and loyal following, is an integral part of Te Whā ā Huna. Punarua is very much the work of the collective, whose artistry and cultural depth shaped the taonga from its base in Tokaanu, a place known for its geothermal beauty and celestial connections, reflected in the names of its streets. The work draws inspiration from the ancestral narrative of Māui-takitaki-i-te-rā and was created using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. This project is not only a celebration of intergenerational storytelling but a labour of love and legacy by weavers deeply connected to the whenua. 'This taonga is a living piece,' says museum curator Piata Winitana-Murray. 'By exhibiting Punarua during Matariki and then long term in the Tūwharetoa Gallery, we honour the fact that these traditions are still very much alive - practiced, celebrated, and shared with whānau and the community.' Punarua offers a moment of celebration and reflection during Matariki. The exhibition shares not just the piupiu, but the journey to create it, with an accompanying documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes, from the first threads to its international debut. Punarua will first be exhibited in the art gallery before moving to the Tūwharetoa Gallery on long-term loan at Taupō Museum for two years. This placement reflects the wishes of the weavers to share it publicly with their whānau and community, and to remind visitors that taonga within museums are not only relics of the past, but part of ongoing traditions. Punarua opens at Taupō Museum on Saturday, June 7. There will also be an opportunity to hear all four artists discuss the creation of this unique and significant piece at 10.30am that same day. The museum is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily, with free entry for local residents. This Matariki, come and witness a taonga woven from ancestral wisdom and community pride.

The Biennale of Sydney is expanding out west, but a major Sydney gallery is missing out
The Biennale of Sydney is expanding out west, but a major Sydney gallery is missing out

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The Biennale of Sydney is expanding out west, but a major Sydney gallery is missing out

The Biennale of Sydney has today announced the curatorial vision, first wave of 37 artists and collectives, and exhibition locations for the 25th edition, which will be titled Rememory. The largest contemporary art event of its kind in Australia, the festival will be open free to the public from March 14 to June 14 in 2026, presented in various locations across Sydney. The Biennale will be heading to Penrith for the first time in the new year, with Penrith Regional Gallery joining the fold amid a fresh push to reach new audiences in Sydney's west. The gallery will be featured alongside returning venues including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney (which was recently named in Time Out's list of the world's most underrated museums), and the iconic restored White Bay Power Station, which the Biennale launched as the city's new major arts venue for it's 2024 edition. However, one major gallery has been passed over as an exhibition venue, with the Museum of Contemporary Art missing out for the first time since 1998. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Biennale's new Artistic Director, Hoor Al Qasimi, said that the decision came down to curatorial priorities. She told the SMH's Linda Morris: 'The MCA is a great space, but it's not location wise. It's not something that fits into what I want to do. I'm always interested in people who maybe don't realise that the Biennale is free, and it's for them.' Outside the main exhibitions, the MCA will be delivering the Biennale's public programs. (And in the meantime, the MCA is gearing up to open its major winter exhibition, Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible from June 6, 2025.) With more than 20 years experience, Al Qasimi's curatorial approach centres on the histories of each place and multidisciplinary programming, with a collaborative perspective and emphasis on supporting experimentation and innovation in the arts. Speaking on the 2026 theme, Al Qasimi said: ' Rememory connects the delicate space between remembering and forgetting, delving into the fragmented and forgotten parts of history, where recollection becomes an act of reassembling fragments of the past – whether personal, familial or collective.' She added: 'Through the defiant act of sharing, seeing, and understanding, the artists and cultural practitioners I've invited to participate explore the hidden effects of history and how it continues to shape the present in an evolving and consuming conversation.' The first batch of participating artists and collectives announced today is a diverse bunch of creatives from across Australia and the globe, including Sydney-based artist Abdul Abdullah, who just won the esteemed Packing Room Prize for the 2025 Archibald Prize (which you can visit now at the Art Gallery of NSW). Of the 37 artists announced today, 15 First Nations artists from around the world have been commissioned to create new work for the 25th Biennale of Sydney. You can find all of the participating artists and collectives listed on the Biennale's website. Additionally, the Biennale has appointed two Community Ambassadors for the 2026 edition with arts worker, creative producer, and mentor Claudia Chidiac and writer, educator, cultural worker, and creative producer Paula Abood. They will provide specialist advice on local community engagement in the Greater Western Sydney area and liaise on behalf of the Biennale of Sydney between different cultural groups and organisations.

Major gallery misses out as Sydney's biggest arts festival heads west
Major gallery misses out as Sydney's biggest arts festival heads west

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Major gallery misses out as Sydney's biggest arts festival heads west

'I respect the work of [MCA director] Suzanne Cotter and [chair] Lorraine Tarabay,' she said. 'For me, the work I'm really trying to do is a lot of community engagement and I want to be in places where I can reach new audiences.' The Biennale's theme was inspired by Al Qasimi's father's work as a historian. He is Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and founder of the Sharjah Biennial, through which Al Qasimi established her international reputation as a curator. 'Rather than focusing on linear storytelling, I hope to highlight how we can become active participants in retelling our collective stories by revisiting and reinterpreting past events,' Al Qasimi said. 'I really wanted to have a title that could connect differently with people. The idea could be the rememory of a certain location or place, the rememory of certain moments in an individual's life, or certain moments that have happened like computer culture. The title is wide enough to encompass a lot of stories without limiting it to one voice.' The biennale is being planned at a febrile time in the arts world, amid turmoil in the Middle East and in the aftermath of a controversial decision to cancel artist Khaled Sabsabi from the Venice Biennale. Sabsabi is a Biennale of Sydney board member. Al Qasimi said the work by Biennale artists would not directly touch on the war in Gaza, unless tangentially in artists' explorations of colonisation and occupation. The biennial would not focus on 'one moment' but 'what is the right project for the right space and for the right place, for example White Bay'. 'I'm really trying to make sure that the building is part of the exhibition rather than just an exhibition space,' she said. Packing Room Prize winner Abdul Abdullah, Yaritji Young, Marian Abboud, Dennis Golding, and Warraba Weatherall will be among the Australian artists to exhibit alongside international artists including the Gaza-born, Paris-based Palestinian multidisciplinary artist, Taysir Batniji. 'I'm really excited about Deirdre O'Mahony, an Irish artist who has worked a lot around agriculture and food sustainability,' Al Qasimi said. 'I've invited Merilyn Fairskye and Michiel Dolk, they were the same artists who painted the eight murals on the railway pylons [at Woolloomooloo reserve] to come together to paint a new piece.' Create NSW has committed $1.6 million to support the 25th Biennale. Some 771,000 people attended the 2024 edition, Ten Thousand Suns, in a record-breaking run over three months and six sites, including White Bay. Last month the Biennale announced the new funding raising initiative, ArtSeen, directed at young art lovers. Donations of $500 will enable supporters to gain exclusive access to a year-round program of artist-led events, performances, and discussions in the year before the festival. Cotter, said the MCA was 'a longstanding partner and supporter of the Biennale of Sydney, and we are delighted to be program partner for the 25th edition in 2026'. 'Hoor Al Qasimi is a globally renowned curator, and we are excited to see her Biennale for Sydney as artistic director.'

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