- Larnaca Biennale 2025
October 15 - November 28, 2025
Under the theme Along Lines and Traces, the Biennale will unfold over six-and-a-half weeks—from October 15 to November 28—with a dynamic programme of exhibitions and parallel events open to the public. The city of Larnaca and the surrounding region will once again transform into a vibrant cultural hub, connecting local and international artists, residents, and visitors alike.
Selected by Biennale curator Sana López Abellán, Italy/USA-based artist Ann Tarantino and UK artist Steve Messam, will visit Larnaka to create site-specific installations that transform the city’s public spaces and spark conversation between residents, visitors, and the city itself.
The theme
For the 4th edition, the new curator, Sana López Abellán, selected a theme that expresses how we make sense of our world and our placement in it. ‘Along lines and traces’ reflects on metaphoric, symbolic, and physical expressions of the past, the present and the future. From how lineages and traditions develop, how stories are told, how thoughts are constructed, to how we move, how we connect and communicate, and how meaning is created and understood.
How can these be re-imagined along lines and traces, territories and heritage? The theme will come to life through curated art happenings and a carefully crafted sidebar program addressed to all ages – all to be unveiled in due course.
About Larnaca Biennale:
Larnaca Biennale is the only Arts Biennale in Cyprus and is organized in the city and province of Larnaca every two years by the registered non-profit Cultural Association 'Artion' Larnaca. The event has been in effect since 2018, lasts a month and a half and aims to promote and highlight the arts and culture both locally and internationally. As the largest international artistic organization in Cyprus, it attracts a significant number of visitors (over 60,000) with the participation of creators and collaborators from Cyprus and abroad.
There will also be extended opening hours at KALLINIKEIO MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF ATHIENOU during the Biennale period:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 5.30pm
Sundays: 4-7pm
Organisers:
ARTION Cultural Association of Larnaca
Main Sponsors:
Deputy Ministry of Culture CY/ Department of Contemporary Culture
Gold Sponsors:
OPAP Cyprus
Main Supporters:
Wonderdots LTD
Larnaka Municipality
Larnaka 2030 European Culture Capital candidate city
Partners:
Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Athienou Municipality
E.KA.TE. The Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts
WAVA World Association of Visual Arts
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