What to see? Picks from the art galleries

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Biennale of Sydney: The 22nd edition is a First Nations-led, critically acclaimed exhibition of contemporary art from 101 artists. NIRIN reopens in five of its six original locations: For Artspace (June 1-September 27), Campbelltown Arts Centre (June 1-October 11) and Cockatoo Island (June 16-September 6), social distancing and hygiene protocols will be in place.

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Biennale artist Mayunkiki (Japan) explores traditional Ainu face tattoos.Rhett Wyman

Art Gallery of NSW: Opens June 1. Online bookings essential for free timed tickets to the general collection and the Biennale as well as: Under the stars, timed to coincidence with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Captain Cook, displays stargazing and mapping by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists; Shadow Catchers investigates the way shadows and mirrors haunt our understanding of photography; Some Mysterious Process, 50 years of collecting international contemporary art curated by gallery director Michael Brand; In one drop of water, explores the symbolic and social significance of water in Asian art.

MCA: Opens June 16. General collection and Biennale on levels one and three (until September 6). Online bookings recommended. Lindy Lee retrospective to follow.

White Rabbit Gallery: Opens June 6. Current exhibition, And Now, featuring contemporary Chinese art will run until January 2021, timed to coincide with Xu Zhen, Eternity vs Evolution at Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia (which will be opening from June 2). Hand sanitiser and social distancing, with a maximum of 50 people per level at the four-floor museum. Book online.

Many smaller commercial galleries are already open. Please check websites for opening hours.