Five Must-See Biennales in Early 2018

The article previews five major biennales and triennales opening between January and May 2018. New York's New Museum Triennial, titled "Songs for Sabotage," curated by Gary Carrion-Murayari and Alex Gartenfeld, opens February 13 with 30 artists from 19 countries, many exhibiting in the US for the first time. The 21st Biennale of Sydney, curated by Mami Kataoka, opens March 16 under the theme "Superposition: Equilibrium & Engagement," featuring 70 artists including Ai Weiwei and Luciano Fabro. The 11th Mercosul Biennial in Porto Alegre, Brazil, curated by Alfons Hug and Paula Borghi, opens April 6 with the theme "O Triângulo do Atlântico," focusing on African influences. The 13th Dak'Art Biennale in Senegal, directed by Simon Njami, opens May 3 with the title "The Red Hour," featuring 75 artists from Africa, France, the US, Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil. The Bruges Triennial of Art and Architecture, curated by Till-Holger Borchert and Michel Dewilde, opens May 5 under "Liquid City," with 15 international artists. The Bucharest Biennale, curated by Beral Madra and Răzvan Ion, opens May 26 with 20 artists including Adelita Husni-Bey. Italy has minimal representation across these events.