Ilana Russell

The inaugural Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab provided time, space and interaction with leaders in the public art field, as well as financial assistance for artists to explore, investigate and create new ideas for temporary public art in Melbourne.

The Biennial Lab offered dedicated creative development for eight early mid-career artists and groups across all art forms to create place responsive works that responded to a significant city site.

From elaborate and evocative installations to intimate moments of human connection, a suite of eight temporary new works shared some of the market’s secrets and stories over a calendar week, complemented by artist’s talks, performances, happenings and song.

Artists: A Centre For Everything, Field Theory, Hiromi Tango, Isobel Knowles and Van Sowerwine, Kiron Robinson, Sibling Architecture, Steven Rhall, The Mechanics Institute

Curated by: David Cross, Claire Doherty, Natalie King & Lynda Roberts

Produced by: Ilana Russell

Supported by: The City of Melbourne

Biennial Lab was delivered on the unceded lands and waters of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nations.