outpost 2011
The OUTPOST PROJECT (4 November - 11 December 2011) transformed the gritty industrial spaces of Cockatoo Island into an explosion of urban art. An impossible outcome, without the talent, commitment and energy of more than 150 artists, who all came on a journey with curators Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and aMBUSH Gallery, in a first for the Southern Hemisphere.
Renowned international and local artists such us ROA (Belgium), Ethos (Brazil), Kid Zoom (USA/Australia), Anthony Lister (USA/Australia) and the Everfresh Collective (Australia) illuminated the island with large-scale installations, live art creations including aerosol art, stencilling, paste-ups, sticker art, cup rocking, sculpture, murals and billboards.
Exhibitions and forums immersed visitors into global street art culture. Must-sees included George Shaw's Oi You! Collection boasting works by Os Gemeos, Swoon, Faile and the world's best known and most influential Street Artist Banksy.
The OUTPOST PROJECT exhibited works from the 2011 Australian Stencil Art Prize, a major T-shirt streetwear exhibition, the MAY's: The May Lane Street Art Project presented by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, plus local collectives collaborating with international artists.
Against this backdrop, a vibrant live and changing weekend events program offered a mix of grand experiences and unexpected happenings. Street sports took centre stage with the creation of a vast waterfront skateable plaza setting a scene for Skateboarding Australia's Pro/Am Tour Grand Final on the 10th December.
Alongside the action, an array of pop-up bars, retail and gallery spaces, artist battles, demos, DJ's, tours and art-making projects covered the island with activity for all ages. The OUTPOST PROJECT also presented an innovative education program, engaging students with the artists, voices, styles and issues of Street Art.
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For more information about Cockatoo Island:
- Camping and accommodation: 8898 9774
- Outpost: outpost@harbourtrust.gov.au
- Event bookings: 8969 2100
- General enquiries: 8969 2100 or cockatooisland.gov.au
