Now in its 18th edition, the Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art is an esteemed European visual art event, and this year it feels especially resonant to the Australian arts sector, given its Australian-born, Berlin-based curator Catherine Nichols has invited a record number of Australian artists to participate.
But despite what appears to be a moment for Australian artists’ work in France, our nation’s artists still face significant distance barriers when it comes to routinely engaging with France’s arts scene, including travel, costly freight and lengthy timeframes when exhibiting their work.
