Allison Glenn to Curate 2026 Toronto Biennial
Allison Glenn has been named the curator for the fourth edition of the Toronto Biennial of Art, which will take place from September to December 2026. Based in New York, Glenn is known for her focus on site-specific and research-driven projects and is currently the Artistic Director at The Shepherd, an arts hub in Detroit. In her statement, she emphasized the significance of Toronto's cultural diversity and its position along the Great Lakes, which contain 20% of the world's freshwater, as key elements in shaping her curatorial vision. A selection committee that included 2024 cocurators Dominique Fontaine and Miguel A. López, along with other notable figures, chose Glenn for this role.
Key facts
- Allison Glenn appointed curator for 4th Toronto Biennial of Art
- Biennial runs September to December 2026
- Glenn is Artistic Director of The Shepherd in Detroit
- She lives in New York and specializes in site-specific curating
- Selection committee included Dominique Fontaine, Miguel A. López, Candice Hopkins, Camille Usher, Léuli Eshrāghi, and Elvira Dyangani Ose
- Toronto is on the Great Lakes waterway with 20% of world's freshwater
- Glenn expressed honor to consider Toronto's histories
Entities
Artists
- Léuli Eshrāghi
Institutions
- Toronto Biennial of Art
- The Shepherd
- Forge Project
- University of British Columbia
- MACBA Contemporary Art Museum Barcelona
Locations
- Toronto
- New York
- Detroit
- Barcelona
- Canada
- United States
- Spain