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Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

The nation’s longest-running survey of contemporary Australian art, held every two years since 1990.

Known for its risk taking and expansive vision, each iteration of the Adelaide Biennial responds to a different theme or premise. Featuring the latest works of art by leading contemporary artists from all corners of the country, the Adelaide Biennial is defined by experimentation and innovation, and is known for its role in accelerating the careers and profiles of Australian artists.

2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres

Held from 29 February - 8 June, the 2020 Adelaide Biennial is curated by Leigh Robb, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of South Australia.

Presented in association with the Adelaide Festival, with generous support from the Australia Council for the Arts, the Biennial Ambassadors Program and The Balnaves Foundation.

Principal Donor

The Balnaves Foundation Logo

Presenting Partner

Australia Council for the Arts

Biennial Ambassadors Program

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Exhibition

2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian Art.

29 Feb - 8 Jun 2020

Art Gallery of South Australia and Adelaide Botanic Garden
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2018 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Divided Worlds

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian Art.

3 Mar-3 Jun 2018

North Terrace, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, JamFactory
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2016 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Magic Object

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

27 Feb-15 May 2016

Art Gallery of South Australia, Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, JamFactory, Carrick Hill, The Santos Museum of Economic Botany
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2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Dark Heart

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

1 Mar-11 May 2014

Art Gallery of South Australia and Adelaide Botanic Garden
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2012 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Parallel Collisions

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

2 Mar-29 Apr 2012
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2010 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Before and After Science

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

27 Feb-2 May 2010
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2008 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Handle with Care

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

1 Mar-4 May 2008
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2006 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: 21st Century Modern

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

4 Mar-7 May 2006
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2004 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Contemporary Photo-Media

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

28 Feb-30 May 2004
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2002 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: ConVerge: where art + science meet

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

1 Mar-28 Apr 2002
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2000 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Beyond the Pale: contemporary indigenous art

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

4 Mar–16 Apr 2000
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1998 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: All this and Heaven too

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

28 Feb-13 Apr 1998
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1996 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

2 Mar–14 Apr 1996
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1992 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

28 Feb–19 Apr
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1990 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

The country’s longest-standing survey of contemporary Australian art.

2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres

Principal Donor

The Balnaves Foundation Logo

Presenting Partner

Australia Council for the Arts

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Biennial Ambassadors Program

2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres

2018 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Divided Worlds

2016 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Magic Object

2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Dark Heart

2012 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Parallel Collisions

2010 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Before and After Science

2008 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Handle with Care

2006 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: 21st Century Modern

2004 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Contemporary Photo-Media

2002 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: ConVerge: where art + science meet

2000 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Beyond the Pale: contemporary indigenous art

1998 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: All this and Heaven too

1996 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

1992 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

1990 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

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