Manifesta originated in the early 1990’s in response to the political, economic and social changes following the end of the Cold War and the subsequent steps towards European integration. Since that time, Manifesta has developed into a traveling platform focusing on the dialogue between art and society in Europe.

So far, Manifesta counts 15 editions, spanning over 28 years and involving 989 participants
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Manifesta 16 Ruhr holds first Urban Vision Workshop
Manifesta 16 Ruhr

On February 5th, 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr held its first Urban Vision Workshop, marking a significant milestone on the path …

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Casa Gomis Acquired by Ministry of Culture: A …
Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana

Yesterday, Spanish Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun announced the Ministry’s acquisition of Casa Gomis, ensuring its preservation as a cultural …

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Final Days of Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana
Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana

With just one week remaining, Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana has almost reached 250,000 visits. Spanning 15 unique venues across 12 …

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Manifesta 16 Ruhr 2026 announces urbanist Josep Bohigas …
Manifesta 16 Ruhr

Manifesta 16 Ruhr, taking place in 2026 in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, has selected the Catalan architect and urbanist Josep Bohigas …

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Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana

Running from the 8th of September to the 24th of November 2024, Manifesta 15 invites you to rediscover the region …

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Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana announces participants!
Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana

At today's press conference, Manifesta 15 unveiled its forthcoming programme, revealing 43 participants hailing from diverse disciplines and corners of …

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Manifesta 16 Ruhr 2026 Job Openings Announced!
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We are thrilled to unveil the first job opportunities for key positions including Education Coordinator, Business Coordinator, and Production Coordinator. …

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Update: Centre for Narrative Practice
Manifesta 14 Prishtina

The Centre for Narrative Practice was built as a permanent institution by Manifesta 14 Prishtina, and held over 100 events …

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Our 100-day interdisciplinary programme of artistic and urban interventions, performances, events and education workshops took place in Prishtina and saw thousands of people from across the world come to the youngest country in Europe to see all it has to offer. With an estimated total of 807,000 visits, we are overjoyed with the outcome of 14th edition of Manifesta.

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At the heart of Manifesta 11 was the the Pavillon of Reflections, a floating woorden platform erected on Lake Zurich and built in collaboration with the participants of Tom Emerson's Studio at the ETH Zürich and the local wood industry.

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As part of his project, Francis Alÿs was seen crashing his Lada into a tree in the courtyard of the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

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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. This ambitious event, which unfolded from June 9th to September 19th, marked the beginning of a dynamic journey through the realms of artistic expression, cultural exchange, and social commentary.

Manifesta 1 Rotterdam website