@RigaBiennial

Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art (RIBOCA).

 Riga, Latvia
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Joined April 2017
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There Is An Elephant In The Room. Originally commissioned for RIBOCA3, where it would have served as the concept for biennial, creating artistic infrastructure in the city. We are very pleased that the work now will be activated in the context of the Kyiv Biennial.
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"INTERMEZZO" is our first project of such scale outside Latvia, featuring 3 artists - Nanna Abell, Meriç Algün, Mehtap Baydu, Evelīna Deičmane, Dace Džeriņa, Jason Dodge, Ingrid Furre, Boris Mihailov, Bjørn Nørgaard, Māris Subačs, Superflex, Evita Vasiļjeva, and Maaria Wirkkala.
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Last weekend, at 44Møen, the group exhibition “INTERMEZZO” curated by René Block’s group, was opened. Read more here 👉 rigabiennial.com/en/intermez…
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RIBOCA3 (@RigaBiennial) returns this summer in a renewed format: ow.ly/m9UR50OptRK
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RIBOCA3 returns in a renewed format presenting parallel projects - magazine launch,multiple shows by curator René Block and culminating in the main biennial exhibition curated by SUPERFLEX There Is an Elephant in the Room. Photo by Andreas Zimmermann More rigabiennial.com
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The Perennial Biennial website is now live! 💥 @Biennial, @BerlinBiennale, @RigaBiennial, @mglc_ljubljana & @BergenAssembly are working together to develop & explore sustainable models for perennial practices in the biennial field. 👉 perennialbiennial.com #PerennialBiennial
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RIBOCA3 pārcelta uz 2023. gadu RIBOCA3 postponed to 2023 RIBOCA3 переносится на 2023-й год Read full statement on our website. rigabiennial.com/en/riboca3-…
We will direct our resources and the team’s efforts towards offering help at this critical time. #StandWithUkraine
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RIBOCA as an international organisation, part of the society that values peace, democracy, freedom, and equality, is deeply saddened by the horrifying situation in Ukraine. We hope for a better today and better future with respect for one another. #StandWithUkraine
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Jau nākamnedēļ, 25. februārī būs viena no retajām iespējām mūsu RIBOCA2 filmu "viss reizē zied" noskatīties uz lielā ekrāna kinoteātrī Splendid Palace! Biļetes šeit: ej.uz/visszied
Miķelis Fišers, In-Finity, 2020. Steel structure, balloons, compressed air, PVC tubes. dimensions: 200 x 200 x 250 cm. Courtesy of the artist, commissioned by the 2nd Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art, RIBOCA2. Still from 'and suddenly it all blossoms'

ALT Miķelis Fišers, In-Finity, 2020. Steel structure, balloons, compressed air, PVC tubes. dimensions: 200 x 200 x 250 cm. Courtesy of the artist, commissioned by the 2nd Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art, RIBOCA2. Still from 'and suddenly it all blossoms'

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REMINDER! Applications for RIBOCA3 art mediators training are accepted only until the end of the week! Follow the link to find out more & apply: rigabiennial.com/en/educatio…
Photo by Elena Kononova

ALT Photo by Elena Kononova

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To all our friends in Lithuania - the Contemporary Art Center (CAC) in Vilnius will be screening the RIBOCA2 film 'and suddenly it all blossoms' this Friday! To see how it all blossomed, register here: ej.uz/6fws See you there!
Anastasia Sosunova, Habitaball, 2020, Site-specific installation, wood, resin, metal, mixed media, dimensions: variable. Courtesy of the artist, commissioned by RIBOCA2. Photo by Andrejs Strokins. Courtesy of the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

ALT Anastasia Sosunova, Habitaball, 2020, Site-specific installation, wood, resin, metal, mixed media, dimensions: variable. Courtesy of the artist, commissioned by RIBOCA2. Photo by Andrejs Strokins. Courtesy of the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

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📢ART MEDIATORS FOR RIBOCA3 WANTED! We are looking for people who are interested in becoming art mediators. What is an art mediator, what is the mission and how to apply - read more on our website: rigabiennial.com/en/educatio…
Photo credit: Kristīne Madjare

ALT Photo credit: Kristīne Madjare

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Great news! The RIBOCA2 film 'and suddenly it all blossoms' is included in the @LielaisKristaps programme! The film will be screened in @Kino_Splendid on February 25th, and it also will be available online at filmas.lv! Tickets here: splendidpalace.lv/lv/splendi…
Photo credit: Lauris Vīksne

ALT Photo credit: Lauris Vīksne

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Dear everyone, We are thrilled to announce the title and participants of RIBOCA3! Entitled Exercises in Respect, RIBOCA3 will feature 63 artists in the main exhibition in Andrejsala, Riga – see the full list of artists here: rigabiennial.com/en/riboca3/…
Amanda Ziemele, an abstract for the installation for RIBOCA3, 2021. Paint collage on photocopies in a sketchbook. 297 x 420 mm. Photo by Kristīne Madjare. Courtesy of the artist and the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

ALT Amanda Ziemele, an abstract for the installation for RIBOCA3, 2021. Paint collage on photocopies in a sketchbook. 297 x 420 mm. Photo by Kristīne Madjare. Courtesy of the artist and the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

Evita Vasiļjeva, Collage, 2022. Digital sketch. Courtesy of the artist and the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

ALT Evita Vasiļjeva, Collage, 2022. Digital sketch. Courtesy of the artist and the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art.

VALIE EXPORT, Fragmente der Bilder einer Berührung, 1994. Installation shot from Exhibition “VALIE EXPORT: Archive” opening at the Kunsthaus Bregenz, 2011. Photo by: Markus Trettner. Courtesy of the artist. Copyright: VALIE EXPORT, Bildrecht Wien 2022.

ALT VALIE EXPORT, Fragmente der Bilder einer Berührung, 1994. Installation shot from Exhibition “VALIE EXPORT: Archive” opening at the Kunsthaus Bregenz, 2011. Photo by: Markus Trettner. Courtesy of the artist. Copyright: VALIE EXPORT, Bildrecht Wien 2022.

Jeewi Lee, Vor-wurf, 2021. Paper, wood, bronze. Size: 1020 x 445 cm. Foto: Marcus Schneider. Courtesy of the artist.

ALT Jeewi Lee, Vor-wurf, 2021. Paper, wood, bronze. Size: 1020 x 445 cm. Foto: Marcus Schneider. Courtesy of the artist.

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"From Kassel to Kathmandu, here are the events that people will be talking about" - and RIBOCA is proud to be listed among these major art biennials and triennials of 2022. Check out the @artnet's calendar of this year: news.artnet.com/art-world/bi…

From Venice to Documenta, Here's a List of All the Major Art Biennials and Triennials Scheduled to...

After delays and cancellations, 2022 is gearing up to be a year chock-full of art biennials and triennials from Venice to Kassel.

news.artnet.com
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🔔 FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! Architecture, design and scenography students are welcome to apply for our educational internship. Deadline - January 17! Read more here: 🔗🇬🇧 rigabiennial.com/en/educatio… here: 🔗🇱🇻 rigabiennial.com/lv/educatio…
Together with @RigaBiennial we as #IBA are inviting cultural and art institutions across the world to apply for screening of the #RIBOCA2 film 'and suddenly it all blossoms'. For more info and all the contacts to apply visit ow.ly/nxs250HohY7 #BiennialAssociation #RIBOCA
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We are happy to announce the selected artists who will participate in arts education residencies at Nida Art Colony and HIAP - Helsinki International Artist Programme in the beginning of 2022. See details in the link! #empoweringtools rigabiennial.com/en/educatio…
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"The film sweeps through the empty spaces of Andrejsala on a meditative path, providing a powerful reminder of video’s ability to bridge digital and physical realms," writes Richard Unwin, Euronews Culture, on the film 'and suddenly it all blossoms': euronews.com/culture/2021/12…
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