The contemporary art triennial Prospect has announced it will not mount its seventh edition in 2027, breaking from its regular three-year cycle that has brought world-class contemporary art to New …
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The 2nd Bienal das Amazônias (2BDA) unfolds through the idea of (distance-green), a poetic inflection inspired by the writings of Benedicto Monteiro (1924–2008), writer from Pará. At its core, this biennial is political. It attends to broken histories and contested presents, to extractive structures and the legacies they leave behind. It creates room for tension, conflict, and friction, without seeking resolution.
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On the occasion of the 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, curator Zasha Colah and director Axel Wieder have invited a group of international curators and thinkers to prepare the program for the Curators Workshop of the 13th Berlin Biennale. Marking its 10th iteration since 2006, this edition of the Curators Workshop Fugitive Acts: Art and Politics—drawing on Colah’s concept for this Biennale and its thematic areas—addresses pressing questions about how to place artistic practice at the heart of what we do. Invited participants will have the opportunity to discuss these topics in close collaboration with curators, speakers, Berlin Biennale staff, and invited contributors.
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The title and curatorial vision for the 61st Exhibition, which were initially to be revealed on Tuesday 20 May 2025, were announced following the sudden passing of the Curator Koyo …
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Gwangju Biennale Academy International Curator Course. This immersive on-site course is designed to support emerging curators, theorists, and cultural practitioners from around the world. This year’s course will be directed by Binna Choi, curator of the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 and artistic director of the 2026 Korean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
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The international art world is reeling from the sudden passing of Koyo Kouoh, the acclaimed curator appointed to direct the 2026 Venice Biennale. Kouoh, a pivotal figure in contemporary African …
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The removal of Khaled Sabsabi from representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale has ignited a significant controversy within the art world. Creative Australia, the government arts funding body, withdrew its selection of Sabsabi and his curator, Michael Dagostino, shortly after their appointment. The abrupt reversal, just weeks after his selection, has ignited a firestorm of criticism, raising serious questions about artistic freedom and political influence.
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Glasgow International is looking for a Festival Manager to join us on a full-time temporary contract. You will be part of a dedicated team overseeing and delivering the next edition of Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art in June 2026. This a key role in the leadership of the festival, working closely with the Festival Director to ensure the successful realisation of the biennial festival and its long-term development.
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The Artistic Direction of the forthcoming documenta 16 has been decided: Naomi Beckwith was selected by the international Finding Committee and appointed by the Supervisory Board. documenta 16 takes place …
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Ahead of the upcoming Sea Art Festival 2025, we announce the open call for an artistic director who can create artistic value for Busan and lead future-oriented exhibitions. Applications are welcomed from experienced curators with innovative and creative thinking and a particular interest in contemporary art.
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The Board of La Biennale di Venezia met on Tuesday, November 5th and, upon the recommendation of President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, appointed Koyo Kouoh as Director of the Visual Arts Department, with the specific task of curating the 61st International Art Exhibition to be …
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) has announced the open call for the 18th edition of the Istanbul Biennial, which will take place between 2025 and 2027. Interested artists have until 5 p.m. on December 15, 2024, to submit their proposals via an online form.
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