Biennale of Sydney
Gotaro Uematsu is an experienced audio-visual professional with a focus on troubleshooting and project management in the arts sector. Since 2011, Gotaro has held the position of Audio Visual Troubleshooter at various galleries and cultural institutions including AGNSW, MCA, and Carriageworks. Additionally, Gotaro serves as Audio Visual Project Manager for the Biennale of Sydney, contributing technical expertise since 2008 for multiple iterations of the event. As a cinematographer and editor for Mike Parr since 2008, Gotaro has participated in notable projects such as Dark Mofo and Carriageworks exhibitions. Previous roles also include Technical Director at 24 Frames per second and Installation Manager at Bungaree's Farm. Academic foundations were laid at the College of Fine Arts, University of NSW, between 1994 and 1997.
Biennale of Sydney
Leading international contemporary art event. Commissioning and presenting innovative, thought-provoking art from Australia and around the globe. The 24th Biennale of Sydney takes place 9 March – 10 June 2024. The inaugural Biennale of Sydney was held in 1973 as part of the opening celebrations of the Sydney Opera House. Initiated by Founding Governor Franco Belgiorno-Nettis and supported by Founding Patrons Transfield Holdings, the Biennale of Sydney was the first exhibition of its kind to be established in the Asia-Pacific region. Alongside the Venice and São Paulo biennales and documenta, it is one of the longest running periodic exhibitions around the globe. Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has showcased the work of nearly 1,800 artists from more than 100 countries and holds an important place on both the national and international stage.