Manifesta 17 Announced for Coimbra, Portugal in 2028
The 17th edition of Manifesta, Europe's nomadic biennial, will be held in Coimbra, Portugal, in 2028. This marks the first time the event takes place in Portugal. Manifesta 17 is a collaborative edition with Anozero – Biennial of Contemporary Art, organized by the Municipality of Coimbra and the University of Coimbra. The biennial aims to engage with local cultural, urban, and environmental contexts, working with citizens and communities to reimagine Europe's shared future. Manifesta director Hedwig Fijen praised the partnership, highlighting the collaborative vision of Carlos Antunes and Désirée Pedro as essential for the future of the art world.
Key facts
- Manifesta 17 will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, in 2028.
- It is the first edition of Manifesta to be held in Portugal.
- The biennial is a collaborative edition with Anozero – Biennial of Contemporary Art.
- Anozero is organized by the Municipality of Coimbra and the University of Coimbra.
- Manifesta moves to a different host city every two years.
- The event aims to engage with local cultural, urban, and environmental contexts.
- Hedwig Fijen is the director of Manifesta.
- Carlos Antunes and Désirée Pedro lead the Anozero biennial.
Entities
Artists
- Carlos Antunes
- Désirée Pedro
Institutions
- Manifesta
- Anozero – Biennial of Contemporary Art
- Municipality of Coimbra
- University of Coimbra
Locations
- Coimbra
- Portugal