Florence Biennale 2027 Theme Announced with International Call for Artists and Designers
The 16th Florence Biennale is set to take place from October 23 to 31, 2027, at the Fortezza da Basso, commemorating three decades since its inaugural event in 1997. This year’s theme, "Beyond the Sense of Time," will delve into perspectives on temporality within our digitalized society. Curator Giovanni Cordoni emphasizes memory, transience, and the pursuit of timelessness as key concepts. The event invites artists and designers worldwide to participate by submitting works in various media, including painting, sculpture, and photography, alongside a series of discussions and performances aimed at fostering intercultural dialogue.
Key facts
- The 16th edition of the Florence Biennale will take place from October 23 to 31, 2027 at Fortezza da Basso in Florence.
- The biennale celebrates its 30th anniversary, having been founded in 1997.
- The theme is 'Beyond the Sense of Time. Memory, Caducity and Eternity in Contemporary Art and Design'.
- Curator Giovanni Cordoni developed the theme, focusing on memory, caducity, and eternity.
- An international open call is open for artists and designers across multiple disciplines.
- Disciplines include painting, sculpture, photography, video art, installation, performance, digital practices, architecture, product design, fashion design, and visual communication.
- The program includes conferences, performances, special projects, educational initiatives, previews, and discussions.
- The theme addresses the transformation of temporal perception in the digital age.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Cordoni
Institutions
- Florence Biennale
- Fortezza da Basso
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy