On the 250th anniversary of Cook’s landing, we challenge the dominant narrative that the arrival of a British sailor who pillaged his way across the Pacific is a more impressive story than the 60,000 years of continuous history of Australia’s Indigenous people.
On 29 April 2020, First Nations artists will take centre stage in one of our most historic buildings – Sydney Town Hall – to flip this flawed history and debate the question: ‘To cook Cook or not?’
Supported by The Balnaves Foundation.
Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has provided a platform for art and ideas, showcasing the work of nearly 1,800 artists from more than 100 countries. Today it is considered one of the leading international contemporary art events, recognised for commissioning and presenting innovative, thought provoking art from Australia and around the globe.
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation; Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation; the Bidiagal and Gamaygal people, on whose ancestral lands and waters NIRIN gathers.
NIRIN is a safe place for people to honour mutual respect and the diversity of expression and thoughts that empower us all.