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International Biennial Association Launches 'Pass' Journal

publication · 2026-05-04

An annual journal named 'Pass' has been introduced by the International Biennial Association (IBA) to provide a critical analysis of contemporary art biennials, with its debut at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in India. The inaugural issue features writings from notable contributors such as Adelina Cüberyan von Fürstenberg, Basak Senova, and editor Sylvie Fortin. The editorial team includes Anne Barlow, Basak Senova, and Bige Örer. Established in October 2012 during the World Biennial Forum in Gwangju and Seoul, the IBA was initiated by Marieke van Hal, Yongwoo Lee, and Elke aus dem Moore. Its headquarters are located in Sharjah, UAE, under the leadership of Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi. Upcoming events are scheduled in cities like Göteborg and Istanbul.

Key facts

  • International Biennial Association launches annual journal 'Pass'.
  • Journal presented at Kochi-Muziris Biennale in India.
  • First issue contributors include 18 named curators, critics, and artists.
  • Editorial board: Anne Barlow, Basak Senova, Bige Örer.
  • Design by Studio Gusto, Miami.
  • IBA founded in October 2012 during World Biennial Forum in Gwangju and Seoul.
  • IBA headquarters in Sharjah, UAE.
  • Board chaired by Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi.
  • Future presentations in Göteborg, Karachi, Istanbul, Sharjah, Stockholm, Vienna.
  • References Universes in Universe, founded 1997 by Gerhard Haupt and Pat Binder.

Entities

Artists

  • Adelina Cüberyan von Fürstenberg
  • Basak Senova
  • Bose Krishnamachari
  • Claire Tancons
  • Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro
  • Gerardo Mosquera
  • Iara Boubnova
  • Jens Hoffmann
  • Jochen Volz
  • Jonatan Habib Engqvist
  • Kitty Scott
  • Natasha Ginwala
  • Nav Haq
  • Nevenka Sivavec
  • Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens
  • Sylvie Fortin
  • Xenia Kalpaktsoglou
  • Anne Barlow
  • Bige Örer
  • Marieke van Hal
  • Yongwoo Lee
  • Elke aus dem Moore
  • Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi
  • Sally Tallant
  • Gerhard Haupt
  • Pat Binder

Institutions

  • International Biennial Association
  • Biennial Foundation
  • Gwangju Biennale Foundation
  • Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
  • Sharjah Art Foundation
  • Istanbul Biennial
  • Liverpool Biennial
  • Kochi-Muziris Biennale
  • Studio Gusto
  • The Bass Museum of Art
  • Miami Light Project
  • Triennale di Milano
  • Universes in Universe

Locations

  • Gwangju
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • India
  • Kochi
  • Miami
  • Göteborg
  • Karachi
  • Istanbul
  • Stockholm
  • Vienna
  • New Orleans
  • Europe
  • South America

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