Runa Islam was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh (1970) and lives and works in London. She is renowned for her film and video installations which experiment with modes of representation as a way to reconsider ideas and visual forms.

When foreigners started arriving in India centuries ago, they were captivated by the people, architecture, customs and costumes. By the late 18th century, when the British presence was more widespread through India, artists were commissioned to portray the world the foreigners had encountered.

In the Balance: Art for a Changing World features works by Australian and international contemporary artists that respond to ecological concerns.

The Birds by internationally celebrated US sound and media artist Stephen Vitiello will be installed at the entrance to the Art Gallery of NSW. This sound piece is based on Daphne du Maurier's story of the same name. Inspired by the cacophony of Australian native bird life, Vitiello will 'catch a listener by surprise as if there is suddenly a spoken voice or singing bird whispering in one's unsuspecting ear'.

This exhibition highlights the artists and art featured in the groundbreaking three-part documentary series Art + Soul, which will screen on ABC Television from 7 October 2010.

Primavera is an annual exhibition for Australian artists 35 years of age and under.

This exhibition celebrates the Sydney Aboriginal community of La Per (La Perouse) by combining historical and contemporary works unique to this seaside community.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre's Outreach program and HopeStreet - Urban Compassion's art program in Woolloomooloo work alongside some of the most marginalised people in our city. This joint exhibition features artworks created by people with mental and physical disabilities, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, people who are homeless, recovering from addiction, living with HIV, and those leaving rehabilitation and correctional centres.