textile art biennial bien 2025

Artists, designers and researchers who work mainly in the medium of textiles are invited to respond to the public call for participation in the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2025, which will take place between May 31 and August 14 in Slovenian cities Kranj, Nova Gorica, Jesenice, Idrija, and Škofja Loka. The open call is open until March 1, 2025. The central theme of the call is "The Air."

BIEN biennially presents textile art and industrial design programs with exhibitions and projects that reflect on heritage, preservation, and sustainability. BIEN shapes new contemporary expressions and encourages interdisciplinary artistic collaboration through projects and residencies. The exhibitions feature works by international and Slovenian artists, with a special emphasis on the best current domestic and international student productions. BIEN understands that the future of art also lies in public and digital spaces.