First Cascais Water Biennial Features Marina Abramović and Yoko Ono
The inaugural Water Biennial, titled Traces of Water, kicked off on July 17 and runs until September 6 in various venues across Cascais, Portugal. With Demetrio Paparoni curating and Consuelo Císcar directing, the main exhibition at the Estoril Congress Centre features over ninety global artists. This event aims to address critical water issues through modern art, positioning Cascais as a hub for artistic endeavors, research, and education. Among the prominent artists participating are Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, William Kentridge, and Joana Vasconcelos, along with Spanish talents like Isabel Muñoz, José Cosme, and Miquel Navarro. The Biennial is noted for its global perspective and focus on sustainability and water culture, enhanced by an international program.
Key facts
- The first Water Biennial – Traces of Water opened on 17 July and runs until 6 September.
- The Biennial takes place at various venues across Cascais, Portugal.
- The main exhibition is at the Estoril Congress Centre.
- Demetrio Paparoni curated the exhibition, and Consuelo Císcar directs the Biennial.
- The exhibition features over ninety international artists.
- Artists include Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, William Kentridge, Joana Vasconcelos, Robert Longo, Thomas Ruff, Roni Horn, Zhang Huan, Isabel Muñoz, José Cosme, and Miquel Navarro.
- The Biennial aims to address water-related challenges through contemporary art.
- The event is described as one of the most significant international events on art, sustainability, and water culture.
Entities
Artists
- Marina Abramović
- Yoko Ono
- William Kentridge
- Joana Vasconcelos
- Robert Longo
- Thomas Ruff
- Roni Horn
- Zhang Huan
- Isabel Muñoz
- José Cosme
- Miquel Navarro
- Demetrio Paparoni
- Consuelo Císcar
Institutions
- Water Biennial
- Estoril Congress Centre
Locations
- Cascais
- Portugal