Biennale of Sydney 2024: Ten Thousand Suns Unveils Artists and Venues
The 24th Biennale of Sydney, named Ten Thousand Suns, will take place from 9 March to 10 June 2024, and admission is free for everyone. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the event showcases 88 artists and collectives hailing from 47 different nations. This edition, directed by Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero, delves into themes of hope, resistance, and celebration, moving beyond apocalyptic stories. Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artspace, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, among others. Featured artists consist of Andrew Thomas Huang, Tracey Moffatt, and Juan Davila, while the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has commissioned 14 First Nations artists, collaborating with Tony Albert. The opening concert, Lights On, will occur on 8 March 2024, featuring Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, alongside various free public activities.
Key facts
- 24th Biennale of Sydney titled Ten Thousand Suns runs 9 March to 10 June 2024.
- Free admission; marks 50th anniversary of the Biennale.
- 88 artists and collectives from 47 countries participate.
- Artistic directors: Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero.
- Venues: Art Gallery of NSW, Artspace, MCA Australia, Chau Chak Wing Museum, UNSW Galleries, White Bay Power Station.
- White Bay Power Station opens for first time since 1983.
- Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain commissions 14 First Nations artists.
- Opening night concert Lights On on 8 March 2024 at White Bay Power Station.
Entities
Artists
- Andrew Thomas Huang
- Adebunmi Gbadebo
- Pacific Sisters
- Martin Wong
- Frank Moore
- Maru Yacco
- Anne Samat
- Gordon Hookey
- Tracey Moffatt
- Serwah Attafuah
- William Yang
- VNS Matrix
- Kirtika Kain
- Joel Sherwood Spring
- Juan Davila
- Mangala Bai Maravi
- Doreen Chapman
- Megan Cope
- Cristina Flores Pescorán
- Freddy Mamani
- Dylan Mooney
- Orquideas Barrileteras
- John Pule
- Eric-Paul Riege
- Darrell Sibosado
- Kaylene Whiskey
- Yangamini
- Nikau Hindin
- Ebonie Fifita-Laufilitoga-Maka
- Hina Puamohala Kneubuhl
- Hinatea Colombani
- Kesaia Biuvanua
- Rongomai Gbric-Hoskins
- Tony Albert
- Cosmin Costinaș
- Inti Guerrero
- Barbara Moore
- John Graham
- Campbell Hanan
- Elyas Alavi
- Charlotte Adigéry
- Bolis Pupul
- Vv Pete
- UTILITY
- T Breezy
- Walkerboy
- DJ HALFQUEEN
- Malcolm Cole
- Albert Namatjira
- Hayv Kahraman
- Monira Al Qadiri
- Özgür Kar
- Agnieszka Kurant
- Agnieszka Polska
- Alberto Pitta
- Barrileteros Almas del Viento
- Bonita Ely
- Breda Lynch
- Candice Lin
- Chitra Ganesh
- Choy Ka Fai
- Christopher Myers
- Christopher Pease
- Citra Sasmita
- Destiny Deacon
- Dhopiya Yunupiŋu
- Diane Burns
- Dumb Type
- Eisa Jocson
- El Gran Mono
- Felix de Rooy
- Francisco Toledo
- Frank Bowling
- I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih
- Idas Losin
- Irene Chou
- James Eseli
- Li Jiun-Yang
- Josh Kline
- Júlia Côta
- Köken Ergun
- Kubra Khademi
- Lawrence Lek
- Leila el Rayes
- Mariana Castillo Deball
- Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien
- Mauroof Jameel
- Hamsha Hussain
- Ming Wong
- Nádia Taquary
- Niño de Elche
- Pedro G. Romero
- Pauletta Kerinauia
- Petrit Halilaj
- Alvaro Urbano
- Robert Campbell Jnr
- Rover Joolama Thomas
- Sachiko Kazama
- Sana Shahmuradova Tanska
- Satch Hoyt
- Saule Dyussenbina
- Segar Passi
- Sergey Parajanov
- Simon Soon
- Tarryn Gill
- Te Whā a Huna
- Trevor Yeung
- Udeido Collective
- Weaver Hawkins
- Wendy Hubert
- William Strutt
Institutions
- Biennale of Sydney
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Artspace
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
- Chau Chak Wing Museum
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Galleries
- White Bay Power Station
- Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain
- Sydney Opera House
- Mirvac
- Phoenix Central Park
- Sotheby's
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Artspace
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
- Chau Chak Wing Museum
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Galleries
- White Bay Power Station
- Woolloomooloo
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Ukraine
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Aotearoa New Zealand
- India
- Japan
- True Blue plantation
- South Carolina
- Pacific
- Afghanistan
- Belgium
- Colombia