Contour Biennale 11: The Eyes of the Heart and the Soul of the World in Mechelen
The 11th Contour Biennale, entitled "The Eyes of the Heart and the Soul of the World," will be held in Mechelen, Belgium, from September 5 to November 1, 2026. Curated by Sofia Lemos, this iteration revives Belgium's oldest festival dedicated to moving images. It will delve into the concept of the imaginal, focusing on the interplay between sensory experiences and their symbolic meanings. The exhibition aims to highlight the significance of such themes in contemporary society, addressing topics like dreams, transformation, and life’s various phases, including love and loss, thereby reaffirming the biennial's role in promoting moving image art.
Key facts
- The 11th Contour Biennale runs from September 5 to November 1, 2026.
- The biennale is curated by Sofia Lemos.
- It takes place in Mechelen, Belgium.
- The title is 'The Eyes of the Heart and the Soul of the World'.
- It is Belgium's longest-running moving image biennial.
- The theme focuses on the imaginal realm between sensory and symbolic.
- The biennale addresses ecological crisis, political violence, and mediated fear.
- It explores life transformations such as gestation, birth, childhood, adolescence, gender transition, ageing, love, and loss.
Entities
Artists
- Sofia Lemos
Institutions
- Contour Biennale
Locations
- Mechelen
- Belgium