The commitment of the Australian Institute of Architects to the Biennale continues for 2010, having pledged funding for an amount of $100,000 for each of three Venice Architecture Biennales - 2006, 2008 and 2010. 2010 marks the 3rd and final leg of a six-year project which has initiated and grown the nation’s presence at the world’s most important architectural event. The entire Australian architectural community has benefited from the exposure, and we now look forward to building upon the successes of the past 2 exhibitions.
Creative Director Wanted
The search for the 2010 Creative Director/s has begun. The Institute is now seeking expressions of interest for the role of the Creative Director for the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale. For detailed information on submission requirements, the role of the Creative Director and eligibility, please click here.
Submission Deadline: 4.00pm Friday 17 July 2009
Any enquiries regarding the submission of the applications should be directed in the first instance to Sophie Seck, Australian Institute of Architects National Office.
Tel: 02 6121 2000
Email: sophie.seck@raia.com.au
The Venice Biennale Committee for 2009/2010
The task of the Venice Biennale Committee is to facilitate the 2010 Australian exhibition at the Architectural Biennale in Venice, with also the view to establishing the longer-term future of Australia’s participation in Venice.
Members of the Venice Biennale Committee are:
- Prof Geoffrey London - Chair
- Howard Tanner
- Prof Annabelle Pegrum
- Rachel Neeson
- Brian Zulaikha
- Karl Fender
- Prof Philip Goad
- Ross Clark
Commissioner for 2010 - Mrs Janet Holmes à Court AC
In a significant boost for Australian architecture, one of the nation’s most successful businesswomen and best-known patron of the arts will become the new face of the Venice Architecture Biennale. Mrs Janet Holmes à Court has been announced as the nation’s new Venice Architecture Biennale Commissioner.
“I am delighted to have been invited to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale as Commissioner. I have been deeply interested in Australia’s built environment for most of my life - rejoicing with our architects where they have been innovative and successful - and weeping with them over the proliferation of buildings inappropriate to our Australian environment and that of the 21st world.
From my travels and reading, I feel confident that Australia has a great wealth of architectural talent. This is often overlooked in the maturing of our society.
Anything I can do to draw attention to the creativity of the best Australian Architects will be a joy and a privilege” said Mrs Holmes à Court.
The high profile role of Commissioner, held very successfully over the past two years by former Sydney Lord Mayor, businesswoman and fellow arts patron Lucy Turnbull, was vital to ensure that Australia’s presence in Venice was supported onshore and internationally. The Institute is delighted that Mrs Janet Holmes à Court has accepted the role of Commissioner and welcomes her on-board.
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