Lahore Biennale 2024: Of Mountains and Seas
The Lahore Biennale Foundation has revealed its third installment, named Of Mountains and Seas, which will be curated by John Tain and take place from October 5 to November 8, 2024. This edition showcases sixty artists from more than thirty nations, presenting site-specific installations at various locations in Lahore, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens. The focus of this biennale is on ecological issues and sustainable futures, highlighting environmental challenges and indigenous heritage. Qudsia Rahim, the Executive Director, underscores the importance of cultural programming and inclusivity. The opening weekend (October 5–7) will feature special events, while the closing program (November 2–8) includes the Climate Congress, backed by the Getty Foundation. Admission is free for all.
Key facts
- Third edition of Lahore Biennale titled Of Mountains and Seas
- Curated by John Tain
- Runs October 5 to November 8, 2024
- Features sixty artists from over thirty countries
- Venues include Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens (UNESCO sites)
- Theme: ecologies and sustainable futures
- Climate Congress supported by Getty Foundation
- Free and open to the public
Entities
Artists
- John Tain
- Hoor Al Qasimi
- Qudsia Rahim
- Raza Ali Dada
- Iftikhar Dadi
- Emperor Shah Jahan
- Jamal Abdul Nasir
- Daniel Otero Torres
- Hamra Abbas
- Leeroy New
- Hague Yang
- Dryden Goodwin
- Trevor Young
- Köken Ergun
- Fetra Danu
- Tomás Saraceno
- Ravi Agarwal
- Madhu Abuzar
- Sin Wai Kin
- Bani Abidi
- Zahoor ul Akhlaq
- Nurjahan Akhlaq
- Nilofar Akmut
- Basil Al-Rawi
- Sheherezade Alam
- Elyas Alavi
- Farida Batool
- Carolina Caycedo
- Imran Channa
- Heman Chong
- Chow & Lin
- DAVRA
- Discostan
- Cristina Flores Pescorán
- Gidree Bawlee
- Salma Jamal
- Moushum
- Kamruzzaman Shadhin
- Simryn Gill
- Stolon Press
- Feroza Hakeem
- Arshia Haq
- Ehsan ul Haq
- Iqra Tanveer
- Inland
- Saodat Ismailova
- Raheem Jaan
- Mella Jaarsma
- Zihan Karim
- Ali Kazim
- Karim Khan
- Fiza Khatri
- Yasmeen Lari
- Lo Lai Lai Natalie
- Abuzar Madhu
- Salahuddin Mian
- Zarina Muhammad
- Hira Nabi
- Nida Rehman
- Ailbhe Ní Bhriain
- Niamat Nigar
- Abraham Onoriode Oghobase
- Fauzan Omar
- Sopheap Pich
- Tariq Alexander Qaiser
- Imran Qureshi
- Fazal Rizvi
- Usman Saeed
- Anshu Singh
- Phaptawan Suwannakudt
- Jennifer Tee
- Subash Thebe Limbu
- Udeido Collective
- Womanifesto
- Wong Kit Yi
- Birender Yadav
- Haegue Yang
- Trevor Yeung
- Zheng Bo
- Ehsun ul Haq
Institutions
- Lahore Biennale Foundation
- UNESCO
- Getty Foundation
- Cornell University
- Harvard University
- University of California-Berkeley
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA NYC)
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- Kinnaird College
- National College of Arts (NCA)
- Beaconhouse National University (BNU)
- Punjab University
- COMSATS University
- Progressive Writers’ Association
- YMCA
- Lahore Biennale
- Alhamra Art Center
- Lahore Museum
- Pak Tea House
- Bradlaugh Hall
- Canvas
- Sotheby's
- Christie's
- Abu Dhabi Art
- Art Dubai
Locations
- Lahore
- Pakistan
- Lahore Fort
- Shalimar Gardens
- Walled City
- Lahore Museum
- Pak Tea House
- Mall Road
- Bradlaugh Hall
- Rattigan Road
- YMCA building
- Nasir Bagh
- Gol Bagh
- Egypt
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Global South
- Asia
- Europe
- North Carolina
- United States
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Philippines
- Beijing
- China
- Malacca Strait
- Indian Ocean
- Arabia
- Africa
- Suez Canal
- Indus River
- Ganges River
- River Ravi
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah
- Australia