Australia’s representation in 2007

Three Australian artists have been selected to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale 2007: Susan Norrie, Daniel von Sturmer and Callum Morton.  This is the first time that Australia is officially represented both within the national pavilion and at major cultural locations in Venice. 

The three artists representing Australia are at the forefront of their practice. They have created works that are powerful, original and challenging, and that reflect the best of contemporary Australian art, while remaining international in perspective and ambition and we are very proud to present them in Venice.

Susan Norrie presents a video installation at Fondazione Levi that explores pervasive geopolitical issues of a planet in turmoil.  The work is experiential, physically immersing audiences and transporting them into an uncertain future.

Daniel von Sturmer continues his ‘experiments with space’, through video installations and architectural interventions especially designed for the Australian Pavilion.

Callum Morton has created a large-scale, architecturally-inspired installation in the grounds of Palazzo Zenobio.

In addition, Australia’s profile at the Venice Biennale 2007 is at an unprecedented high with another three leading Australian artists selected for the curated section of the event; selected photographer Rosemary Laing, video artist Shaun Gladwell and installation artist Christian Capurro.