About Bienalsur

BIENALSUR is a multipolar contemporary art biennial working as a network of associative collaboration between museums, cultural centers, and universities around the globe, stemming from the South of the South as an exercise of indiscipline.

Because it develops a horizontal network, BIENALSUR links artists, curators, and diverse social groups of different origins and trajectories on an equal footing; thus, building new circuits of exchange that only take place within the framework of this project.

In 2023, Saudi Arabia is one of the host countries of BIENALSUR , making this the third time the Kingdom has hosted BIENALSUR . In 2019, Saudi Arabia made history as the first Middle Eastern country to host the exhibition at the National Museum in Riyadh. In 2021, BIENALSUR returned to Saudi Arabia with installations at Jax District in Riyadh and Khuzam Palace in Jeddah, welcoming over 20 artists from five continents, including five artists from Saudi Arabia.

This year’s edition of BIENALSUR , which was inaugurated on 28 July in Buenos Aires, showcases the artworks of more than 400 artists from 27 nationalities, including ten artists from Saudi Arabia.

The exhibition titled “Imagine: Fantasies, Dreams, Utopias”, presents works with a surprising presence that modifies the perception of space to reveal new or unexpected aspects that shed light on fantasy and creativity. Each of the artworks will leave their mark on the territory where they are exhibited, and trace the imaginary itinerary of each visitor through the exhibition.

Participating artists