Biennale of Sydney
Michael Louis Kennedy is a skilled producer and arts professional with extensive experience in managing and curating programs for significant cultural events. Currently serving as a Producer for the Biennale of Sydney, Michael is responsible for the Public Program of the 24th Biennale, enhancing engagement through various forms of artistic expression. Prior roles include Marketing Manager at Performing Lines, where strategic planning and national arts marketing were key focuses, and Curatorial Associate for Sydney WorldPride 2023, handling diverse arts and cultural initiatives. Additional experience encompasses co-directing the National Young Writers Festival, content coordination at Belvoir, and press operations at Summerhall. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Law and Communications from the University of Technology Sydney.
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.