Adelaide Biennial 2018: Divided Worlds Explores Wholeness

Running from March 3 to June 3, the 2018 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, named 'Divided Worlds,' takes place across several locations, including the Art Gallery of South Australia and the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art. Curated by Erica Green, this exhibition showcases the work of 30 artists and is recognized as the longest-lasting survey of contemporary Australian art. While the title suggests division, the featured pieces focus on themes of healing, order, and inclusivity. Among the artists are Tamara Dean, Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Angelica Mesiti, and Christian Thompson. Additionally, Emily Floyd's political piece 'Icelandic Puffins' critiques the 2008 banking crisis in Iceland. The Biennial coincides with the Adelaide Festival, co-directed by Neil Armfield, offering a unique viewpoint distinct from the Sydney-Canberra-Melbourne corridor.