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Low Kee Hong to direct 2028 Biennale of Sydney

festival-fair · 2026-07-28

Low Kee Hong has been selected as the artistic director for the upcoming 26th Biennale of Sydney, scheduled to commence on March 11, 2028. Currently serving as the creative director at Factory International in Manchester, Low boasts a rich portfolio, including roles as the founding director of the Singapore Biennale and leadership positions in the Singapore Arts Festival and TheatreWorks. He managed the performing arts division at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. For this Biennale, Low aims to foster inclusivity and innovative approaches to unite communities and promote positivity amid challenges.

Key facts

  • Low Kee Hong named artistic director for 26th Biennale of Sydney
  • Biennale opens on 11 March 2028
  • Low is creative director of Factory International in Manchester
  • He was founding director and general manager of Singapore Biennale
  • He was artistic director and general manager of Singapore Arts Festival
  • He was associate artistic director of TheatreWorks in Singapore
  • He was head of theatre, performing arts at West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
  • Low aims to create a generous edition rebuilding communities and celebrating joy

Entities

Artists

  • Low Kee Hong
  • John McGrath
  • Ai Weiwei

Institutions

  • Biennale of Sydney
  • Factory International
  • Singapore Biennale
  • Singapore Arts Festival
  • TheatreWorks
  • West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
  • Aviva Studios
  • Tate Modern

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • Manchester
  • United Kingdom
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong

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