Revive and Resist

Revive and Resist: Documentary by the Fondation Cartier & the Biennale of Sydney
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The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and Biennale of Sydney present the documentary: Revive and Resist

Revive and Resist, directed by Kieran Satour, is a captivating 35-minute documentary that delves into the creative journeys of 14 of the most visionary First Nations artists from around the globe, who crafted extraordinary works for the 24th Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns in 2024.

The documentary highlights the artists’ unique approaches, cultural legacies, and the profound storytelling embedded in their work, offering an intimate look at how these trailblazers challenge, inspire, and expand contemporary practices.

In 2024, the Biennale and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain embarked on a transformative partnership to platform First Nations art on a global stage. As a Visionary Partner of the Biennale, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain collaborated to commission the 14 artists—including prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creators—to produce new, bold artworks for this landmark edition.

The artists featured: Mangala Bai Maravi, Doreen Chapman, Megan Cope, Cristina Flores Pescorán, Gail Mabo, Freddy Mamani, Dylan Mooney, Orquídeas Barrileteras, John Pule, Eric-Paul Riege, Darrell Sibosado, Kaylene Whiskey, Yangamini, and Nikau Hindin.

Central to this partnership was the establishment of the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow, with celebrated artist and Kuku Yalanji man Tony Albert appointed as the inaugural fellow. Albert played a pivotal role in guiding and collaborating with the artists to bring their visions to life and open cross-cultural dialogue. The documentary chronicles Albert’s curatorial journey, working alongside the 24th edition Artistic Directors Cosmin Costinas and Inti Guerrero and how the stories of the artists converge for a common message: to Revive and Resist.

The documentary honours the individuality and collective impact of the artists. Together, these elements create a powerful narrative celebrating cultural resilience, artistic innovation, and the collective impact of First Nations art internationally.

The film is produced by Entropico in collaboration with GARUWA.

Revive and Resist is now available to stream for free both on YouTube and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and Biennale of Sydney websites, making it accessible to a global audience.

“It was such a privilege to bring the incredible artistry of all these Indigenous artists from all over the world to the screen,” said documentary director Kieran Satour.

“They are all so gifted and unique, grounded in their creative practice, our challenge was to try and bring their story and their work to life on screen. Treating each story as unique and individual, our approach utilising mixed media resulted in an eclectic and engaging film that I hope does justice to the beautiful diversity of these artists. I’m very proud of what our team produced and I thank Tony and all of the artists for their generosity in sharing their stories with us all.”

“I am excited to share the journey of the Fondation Cartier First Nations Curatorial fellowship,” said Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow Tony Albert.

“It was an experience that shaped and changed my life. This ambitious project represents the absolute pinnacle of Indigenous excellence, and this documentary will exist forever in sharing our culture and stories through the power of art.”