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’ will showcase the freshest, most exciting and innovative contemporary art. In a country that has traditionally regarded distance as a disadvantage, this Biennale will celebrate distance by including art from Australia and all around the world. By providing a unique experience of a wide range of good art, the exhibition will express the power of art, as well as its creative richness.