The 17th Biennale of Sydney (12 May – 1 August 2010), directed by David Elliott and titled THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age, showcased new and recent works by Australian and international artists at Sydney’s leading cultural institutions, contemporary art spaces and heritage sites. Venues included Cockatoo Island, Pier 2/3, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Artspace and the Art Gallery NSW (Grand Court).