Manifesta In the summer of 1996, the city of Rotterdam witnessed a groundbreaking moment in the world of contemporary art as it hosted the inaugural edition of Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art
About - Manifesta Manifesta was one of the first contemporary art biennials that actively promoted a dialogue between artists and art professionals from the separated East and West of Europe, creating a public debate on the future of the new, post-communist Europe
Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana On the occasion of Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana, the iconic Three Chimneys of Sant Adrià de Besòs were opened to the public for the first time, transforming the industrial heritage site into a vibrant space for artistic and social engagement
Manifesta 16 Ruhr – Manifesta In June 2023, the first expectation workshops were held in the Ruhr Area for Manifesta 16 Exploring the impact of global logistics, new trade routes, digital economies and evolving working conditions on Europe, Manifesta 16 delves into these questions on both artistic and social levels
News - Manifesta Manifesta continues to redefine the relationship between culture and society, using contemporary art as a catalyst for positive social change …
Manifesta 15 Barcelona announces new venues! From the distinctive former prison in Mataró to the historic Monastery of Sant Cugat and many more—the vibrant mix of selected venues across the metropolitan region mirrors the dynamic, interdisciplinary spirit of Manifesta 15 Barcelona
What is Manifesta? - Manifesta10 What is Manifesta? Manifesta was conceived in the early 1990s as a nomadic, European biennial of contemporary art, responding to the new social, cultural and political reality that emerged in the aftermath of the Cold War
Principles – Manifesta Manifesta reshapes the relations between culture and society by investigating and catalysing positive social change in Europe through art, architecture and urbanism in continuous dialogue with the communities of its Host Cities We believe in creating sustainable legacies in a changing society
Final Report Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana From in-depth essays and insight from Manifesta’s director, creative mediators and a wide variety of stakeholders, to captivating visuals and behind-the-scenes glimpses, our publications provide a comprehensive exploration of the ideas and concepts explored during our biennial
History of Manifesta Manifesta Origins Manifesta was conceived in the early 1990s as a nomadic, European biennial of contemporary art, responding to the new social, cultural and political reality that emerged in the aftermath of the Cold War