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Stephanie Rosenthal Curates 20th Biennale de Sydney

festival-fair · 2026-04-24

Stephanie Rosenthal, on leave from her role as chief curator at the Hayward Gallery in London, is curating the 2016 Biennale de Sydney. Titled "The Future is Already Here – It's Just not Evenly Distributed," the 20th edition emphasizes works with strong political and social impact. The biennale runs from March 18 to June 5, 2016, across multiple venues including the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Carriageworks. Rosenthal's curatorial approach focuses on art that addresses urgent contemporary issues such as climate change, inequality, and technology. The exhibition features over 90 artists from more than 30 countries, with many works commissioned specifically for the event.

Key facts

  • Stephanie Rosenthal is curator of the 2016 Biennale de Sydney.
  • Rosenthal is on leave from her position as chief curator at the Hayward Gallery in London.
  • The biennale title is 'The Future is Already Here – It's Just not Evenly Distributed'.
  • This is the 20th edition of the Biennale de Sydney.
  • The biennale runs from March 18 to June 5, 2016.
  • Venues include Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Carriageworks.
  • Over 90 artists from more than 30 countries are participating.
  • Many works are new commissions.

Entities

Institutions

  • Hayward Gallery
  • Biennale de Sydney
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Carriageworks

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • London
  • United Kingdom

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