Welcome - Toronto Biennial of Art

The Toronto Biennial of Art is an international contemporary visual arts event that is as culturally connected and diverse as Toronto itself. For 10 weeks every two years, the city is transformed by exhibitions, talks, and performances that reflect the local context while engaging with the world’s most pressing issues of our time. In an effort to make contemporary art available to everyone, the Biennial’s free, citywide programming aims to inspire people, bridge communities, and contribute to global conversations from a variety of perspectives.

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2019 Evaluation Report

We are so proud to share our detailed 2019 Evaluation Report, led by the creative consultancy firm Bespoke Cultural Collective in collaboration with the Biennial team. The report includes our key impacts and findings, as well as insights and recommendations for 2021.

100+ Artworks

Explore the 20+ new commissions and 100+ installations and artworks by Canadian, Indigenous, and international artists.

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90+ Participants

Learn about local and international participants that presented artwork and lead programs at the 2019 Biennial.

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15+ Sites

Discover the 15+ sites that made up the 2019 Biennial, located on or near Toronto’s waterfront.

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE TORONTO BIENNIAL OF ART PODCAST!

Short Format is a podcast series created by Aliya Pabani and Angela Shackel for the Toronto Biennial of Art that expands dialogues around the event's inaugural edition.

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In the Press

Look back on press highlights from the 2019 Toronto Biennial of Art!

Toronto's 1st Biennial has come to a close

That’s a wrap! The inaugural Toronto Biennial of Art has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who visited, supported, collaborated, and participated in 2019’s edition, The Shoreline Dilemma.

Most importantly, a huge thank you to the exhibiting artists and participants who created engaging works and thought-provoking programs layered with meaning.

And it doesn’t end here! Stay tuned for upcoming talks, workshops, performances & programs in 2020 as we build towards our 2021 edition.