13th General Assembly of IBA to be held in Sydney. Dates and partnerships announced.

Taiwan Spotlight Event for the 24th Biennale of Sydney (2024) at Artspace. The Taiwan Spotlight Event is presented by the Biennale of Sydney with generous support from the Taiwan Ministry of Culture and Cultural Division and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney. Photograph: Katje Ford.

We are thrilled to share the first announcement for next year’s highlight event of the International Biennial Association: the 13th General Assembly of the International Biennial Association (IBA) will take place in Sydney, Australia, between June 10th and 14th 2026, during the closing week of the 25th Biennale of Sydney titled Rememory.

Founded in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney is one of the longest-running and most respected biennials in the world. Known for its commitment to experimental, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged art, the Biennale has consistently positioned itself as a key appointment for artistic practices across the Asia-Pacific and worldwide. Recent editions have foregrounded urgent global issues while remaining deeply rooted in the unique histories and ecologies of the continent and its First Nations.

Marking a new chapter for IBA, with this being our first General Assembly held in Oceania, we are proud to collaborate with one of the region’s most iconic contemporary art institutions, represented within IBA by its CEO, Barbara Moore, who last year took up the role as Vice-President of IBA. As always, the General Assembly will include an engaging program for both members and the general public, with a strong focus on regional issues that echo the curatorial approach set by Hoor Al Qasimi as Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney.

On the occasion of the announcement during our recently concluded 12th General Assembly held in Liverpool Barbara Moore commented saying: “We look forward to welcoming the growing international biennial community in Sydney next year.”

Set within the closing program of the Biennale, the event will provide an opportunity for members and guests to experience a rich programs of exhibitions, talks, and social events aimed at fostering a reflective and critical dialogue on biennials and their role.

Keep following ours as well as Biennale of Sydney’s socials and websites for future updates and detailed information about the program.