Overview
The Larnaca Biennale 2018, running from October 17 to November 30, will showcase art from all over the world to the public at a variety of events hosted in different locations around the city.
Being one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich history and culture stretching for more than 4000 years, along with it’s beautiful seaside location, nature and historical sites, Larnaca is an inspiration for all. Under the theme ‘Container and Content’ of the Larnaca Biennale 2018 curator Vassilis Vassileiades , the open call for participation closed on May 31, with 307 artists from 37 countries submitting their art! Through a voting procedure where the artists’ anonymity was kept, the five-member committee of Larnaca Biennale 2018 selected 114 artworks to be displayed and compete for the Grand Prix.
Artists from a wide age group and different countries will exhibit artwork representing almost all forms of visual art. In more detail Larnaca Biennale 2018 will showcase site-specific installations, paintings, sculptures, drawings, murals, video art, performances , photography and digital art.
The main exhibition will be hosted in three exhibition places, the ‘Myth Factory’ and two historical landmarks of Larnaca, the ‘Municipal Gallery’ and the ‘Pierides Museum’. Some artworks will be exhibited in outdoor spaces and entrance to the main exhibition places will be free of charge. Aside from the main exhibition, the Bienniale will host a series of art and culture related events throughout the city like concerts, theatre performances, workshops etc. Supported by The Cyprus Tourism Organisation, The Ministry of Education and Cultural services of the Republic of Cyprus, The Electricity Authority Board, The Municipality of Larnaca, Cobalt Aero (official air carrier ) , Happy Hosting (hospitality sponsor) , Dias Group (media sponsor) and a number of organisations and art institutions including the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts E.KA.TE.
If you’re an aspiring artist, or art lover join us at Biennale Larnaca 2018! #bepARTofit
For more information please visit www.biennalelarnaca.com
