The theme of the Art Realm ’26 Biennale can be summed up in one word: “Together.” We encourage radical imagination and dreaming. How can we, together, shape and create the future, influence it, and believe in its power? How can we create connections and understanding among diverse people?
For the summer 2026 Biennale, we were seeking diverse artwork proposals or concepts that explore the theme from different perspectives. We particularly welcomed proposals that challenge the individualistic notion of the artist as the norm in visual art creation, as well as works emphasizing collective creativity or involving various communities. The theme was approached on a content level by individual artists, artist pairs, or collectives.
The form of the works was open. They may be experienced in two-dimensional, spatial, communal, digital, performative, or site-specific forms in urban space.