Sydney Rotarians Hop to Cockatoo Island for Biennale

On Saturday 15th August you are invited to join Sydney Rotarians as they catch a ferry to the former convict prison of Cockatoo Island which has been reimagined as an immersive contemporary art space for the 22nd Biennale of Sydney.

It is suggested that people should arrive at Cockatoo from around 11:30am, utilising ferries from Circular Quay or Barangaroo.  Volunteer Guide and Sydney Rotarian, Phoebe Alexander will be on duty to assist visitors.

Visitors to the island are invited to engage with a series of public artworks anchored in this year’s theme: NIRIN.

NIRIN, meaning ‘edge’ in the language of the Wiradjuri People of western NSW, is a First Nations-led initiative as well as a forum for celebrated artists to reflect on the world today, challenge dominant narratives and propose exciting pathways for healing, founded in futurism.

The Biennale of Sydney has showcased the works of nearly 1800 local and international artists since its inception in 1973. Cockatoo Island has been one of the official venues for the leading contemporary arts event since 2008. This year, the artistic director for Biennale of Sydney is acclaimed Indigenous Australian artist, Brook Andrew.