Tuesday 3 August 2010

Cockatoo Island, administrative building, Biennale

Cockatoo Island is the largest island in Sydney Harbour, located at the junction of the Parramatta River and the Lane Cove River. This is the administrative building which sits alongside the main entrance from the ferry wharf during the 17th Biennale of Sydney, an exhibition of contemporary art. During its history, Cockatoo Island has been the site of a prison, reformatory, industrial school and shipyard. The heavy industry ceased in 1992 when the shipyard closed and ten years later it became a major venue for art exhibitions and festivals.

31 comments:

  1. I have always been fascinated by islands. This one looks like a fun one to explore!

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  2. ooo... I love this island. Ann and I spent a day exploring it during last year's Biennale. I look forward to your posts.

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  3. Sounds and looks like a great setting for the display of art - a destination that rewards the journey.

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  4. How promising. Most impressive the free entry. Please have a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  5. Free entry - now that's really nice.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  6. Looks like a great place to explore! Terrific captures! Hope your week goes well!

    Sylvia

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  7. The island has some history. I wonder if there also is a bird sanctuary. It is probably the name that makes me ask this.

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  8. Jossie, the island was originally covered in red gums which attracted sulphur-crested cockatoos. The remnants of industry on the island only seem to attract seagulls these days.

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  9. Very interesting to know the history of the island. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. This looks like a great place to visit. I enjoyed reading the history of the Cockatoo Island.

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  11. une exposition qui doit etre fascinante à voir

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  12. looks like a nice place to stroll around. great shots.

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  13. I went past there today - on my way to Goat Is. Coincidence.

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  14. I so enjoy art exhibitions, and this one on an island would be fun to visit.

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  15. If shipyards are closing, where do they build ships nowadays?
    Lovely photos.

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  16. Oh joy....I love art, and this would be an ideal place for me to spend a day. Just wish it wasn't so far for me to get there. LOL

    LOOTERS is my Ruby Tuesday today. Do stop by for a visit if you can. Have a great day.

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  17. I like the name of the island too, looks like a nice place to visit and see the artwork.

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  18. Wolynski, shipyards in other cities around Australia such as Adelaide have expanded ship building and dockyards since Cockatoo Island closed.

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  19. This looks like the place where Master chef is filmed. I love watching MC.

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  20. Ann, the reality show Masterchef is filmed in another former industrial area of Sydney, the former railyards at Eveleigh which are now television studios and performance spaces.

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  21. Would love to be able to go inside & browse - love the red!

    Happy Ruby Tuesday,

    LOLA:)

    btw Mine this time is HERE. Hope you can stop by.

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  22. Thanks for your visit and comments.
    I wonder how did you find my blog...
    I love islands and one day I hope having the chance to visit Australia.

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