Preparations for maltabiennale 2026 Kickstarted

The second edition of maltabiennale.art will be taking place between March and May 2026. Preparations for this international contemporary art festival, organised by Heritage Malta primarily at the sites and museums it oversees, have already begun. Today a local and international call for the artistic director for maltabiennale.art 2026 was issued. More information about this call can be found on maltabiennale.art. The call will remain open until 23 September 2024.

The inaugural edition of maltabiennale.art took place earlier this year, between March and May, and reached levels that were praised by international media. The maltabiennale.art 2024 was granted the patronage of both the President of Malta and UNESCO. The chosen time for this international arts festival to be held in, is significant in itself, as it encompasses a mix of Maltese customs, culture and history which, together with the maltabiennale.art exhibitions, spread across Malta and Gozo, offer a unique experience for both Maltese and tourists. This mix has even been noticed by foreign newspapers and magazines which have described Malta as one of the best destinations to visit during the maltabiennale.art.

The maltabiennale.art is housed in some of the 90 museums protected by Heritage Malta, in many regions spread across Malta and Gozo. The international festival of contemporary art is part of the agency’s vision for its museums to be more relevant to 21st century audiences. “Through contemporary art that discusses current themes taking place around us, museums hosting the biennale are no longer just buildings talking about yesterday. With contemporary art we reinterpret yesterday, to better understand today and look more confidently and inspirationally towards the future. In this way, Heritage Malta’s sites take another life and offer a better experience,” said Mario Cutajar, Chairman of Heritage Malta and President of maltabiennale.art.

Following the appointment of an artistic director for maltabiennale.art 2026, and other posts whose calls will be issued in due course, the international call for artistic proposals will be issued. The theme of this second edition of maltabiennale.art shall be announced later, in advance of the call for artistic proposals.