Malta's inaugural biennial launches in 2024 with 72 artists across historic sites
The inaugural biennial in Malta, titled Insulaphilia, is scheduled to run from 11 March to 31 May 2024 across 12 historic locations in Malta and Gozo, such as the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta and the Ġgantija temples. Curated by Sofia Baldi Pighi, the event explores themes of island identity, migration, colonialism, and settlement, drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze. With the backing of UNESCO, the biennial will showcase works from 72 international artists, including Tania Bruguera, Rosa Barba, and Pedro Reyes. Additionally, eleven national pavilions will represent countries including Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Palestine, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine, featuring artists like Alan Abd El Monim, Camilla Alberti, and Anna Anderegg.
Key facts
- Malta's first biennial launches in 2024
- Runs from 11 March to 31 May 2024
- Titled Insulaphilia, curated by Sofia Baldi Pighi
- UNESCO supports the event
- Features 72 international artists
- Includes 11 national pavilions
- Takes place across 12 historic sites in Malta and Gozo
- Explores themes of identity, migration, colonialism, and settlement
Entities
Artists
- Alan Abd El Monim
- Camilla Alberti
- Anna Anderegg
- Teresa Antignani
- Jean-Marie Appriou
- Rosa Barba
- Simon Benjamin
- Laura Besançon
- Aaron Bezzina
- Rebecca Bonaci
- Josian Bonello
- Isabelle Borg
- Claude Borg
- Maria Borg
- Sumaya Ben Saad
- Rebecca Mifsud
- Amy Bravo
- Tania Bruguera
- Siwani Buhlebezwe
- Teresa Busuttil
- Anna Calleja
- Austin Camilleri
- Edson Chagas
- Mel Chin
- Leo Chircop
- Dolphin Club
- Joseph Cochran II
- Andrea Conte (Andreco)
- Gaia De Megni
- Mònica de Miranda
- Adama Delphine Fawundu
- Zehra Doğan
- Madeleine Fenwick
- Andrea Ferrero
- Martina Georgina
- Romeo Roxman Gatt
- Nina Gerada
- Sara Goldschmied
- Eleonora Chiari
- Bettina Hutschek
- Anne Immelé
- Daniel Jablonski
- Barbara Kapusta
- Dew Kim
- Konstantina Krikzoni
- Wioletta Kulewska Akyel
- Sara Leghissa
- Ji Yeon Yaloo Lim
- Pia Borg
- Luz Lizarazo
- Edson Luli
- Basim Magdy
- Guadalupe Maravilla
- Jermay Michael Gabriel
- Karyn Olivier
- Zazzaro Otto
- Adrian Paci
- Post Disaster (Collective)
- Grazia Mappa
- Gabriele Leo
- Gabriella Mastrangelo
- Peppe Frisino
- Dijana Protić
- Laure Prouvost
- Keit Bonnici
- Florinda Camilleri
- Neils Plotard
- Agnes Questionmark
- Anna Raimondo
- Pedro Reyes
- Cemile Sahin
- Paul Sammut
- Zineb Sedira
- Ana
- Giuditta Shametaj
- Vendrame
- Anthony Spagnol
- Tom Van Malderen
- Fabrizio Vatieri
- Raphael Vella
Institutions
- UNESCO
- Malta Biennale
Locations
- Malta
- Gozo
- Valletta
- Grandmaster's Palace
- Ġgantija
- Birgu's Armoury
- Austria
- China
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Palestine
- Poland
- Serbia
- Spain
- Turkey
- Ukraine