Coming to Auckland for the 4th Triennial, then book your accommodation just down the road at The Elliott Hotel.
The Auckland Triennial was conceived in 2000 as the cornerstone exhibition of international contemporary art in New Zealand, and a hallmark for contemporary art and dialogue in the Asia/Pacific region. It has now bedded into local organisations and communities as the only national contemporary art event of its kind. From the outset, the Triennial was developed with a citywide programme of venues and partners and with a strong national audience. On this solid grounding, it has built an international network of support through an expanding group of artists, keynote speakers and funders.
The Auckland Triennial is now in its tenth year, of organisational support by an experienced team at the Auckland Art Gallery. In 2010, key partnerships with major Auckland stakeholders will be maintained including founding supporters Sue Fisher Art Trust and the Chartwell Trust. The Triennial's long term partnership with AUT University continues into 2010, with Artspace, St Pauls St Gallery, the University of Auckland George Fraser Gallery and Elam School of Fine Arts also on board. In addition, for 2010 the Triennial will expand into a new site in the public space of the city.
The role of a triennial is not only to stimulate and enrich local art communities, but to provide a window onto the world of contemporary creativity. Previous Auckland Triennials include, Bright Paradise: exotic history and sublime paradise, the 1st Auckland Triennial, 2001 curated by Allan Smith; Public Private Tumatanui Tumataiti, the 2nd Auckland Triennial, 2004 curated by Ngahiraka Mason and Ewan McDonald and turbulence the 3rd Auckland Triennial, 2007 curated by Victoria Lynn have all brought high-octane international artists and speakers to New Zealand. With artists such as Mariele Neudecker, 2001, Lorna Simpson, 2004, Phil Collins, 2007; and speakers such as Peter D. Osborne and Marian Pastor Roces, 2001, and Gerardo Mosquera, 2007, the Triennial has played a critical role in connecting New Zealand's largest contemporary art audience with international dialogue.
To find out more visit the Auckland Triennial website.
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