Italian contemporary art heavyweight Maurizio Cattelan will be headlining Malta Biennale 2026, which opens to the public on 14th March, following a three-day preview from 11th to 13th March and an official opening on 10th March.
Best known for his satirical and provocative works, including America (2016) and Comedian (2019), Cattelan rose to international prominence through projects that sparked global debate and cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.
Cattelan is one of eight invited artists participating in the second edition of the biennale, which will unfold across 11 venues managed by Heritage Malta. The exhibition will span four main localities: Valletta and Vittoriosa in Malta, as well as Xagħra and Victoria in Gozo.
Under the artistic direction of internationally renowned curator Rosa Martínez, Malta Biennale 2026 will bring together over 130 Maltese and international artists from across the continents.
The programme includes a main exhibition across sites in Malta and Gozo, alongside national and thematic pavilions in Valletta and Vittoriosa.
Beyond exhibitions, the biennale will also feature more than 80 educational activities for audiences of all ages, as well as 12 satellite events. Malta Biennale 2026 is being held under the patronage of Myriam Spiteri Debono.
Speaking about the scale of the event, Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici said that over 3,200 applications from 122 countries were submitted for Malta Biennale 2026.
From these, 40 projects were selected, including works by eight Maltese artists, which will be exhibited between March and May across Heritage Malta sites.
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