XVIII Bienal de Sidney: una mirada crítica a las antípodas

Abstract

The Sydney Biennale first took place in the distant 1973 in a brand new and iconic Opera House. From then until last year this artistic event has taken shape as one of the most prestigious international artistic events. Together with São Paulo and Venice, Sydney is one of the most famous biennales in the world. This article will start with a brief discussion on the fundamental features that outlined the most significant editions of the Biennale. Complementing this introduction we will continue with a detailed study of the latest curatorial proposal and we will give a general review of the art works that have been presented in the 2012 edition. To conclude, we will focus on those pieces that –due to their unquestionable quality and maturity- have aroused our interest as spectators of the eighteenth Sydney Biennale.