Biennale of Sydney 2020: NIRIN

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2 April 2020

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The 22nd Biennale of Sydney, NIRIN, showcases more than 700 artworks by 101 artists and collectives. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year the Biennale will be brought to audiences through a series of digital activations and online experiences. The Biennale has partnered with Google to bring NIRIN to the Google Arts & Culture platform, and will also use Spotify, Instagram and YouTube, creating a virtual Biennale with live content, virtual walk-throughs, podcasts, interactive Q&As, curated tours and artist takeovers.

As Biennale CEO Barbara Moore writes, “Now, more than ever, it's important that we find ways to connect, to help each other, listen, collaborate and heal. We bring NIRIN to you through a series of digital activations and experiences that draw on the seven themes that inspire the exhibition."

Chartwell has supported the Biennale of Sydney since 2006 and we're proud to continue our support for the 2020 Biennale, as they adapt and innovate in order to deliver the Biennale to audiences across the world.