From the early summer to the early autumn of 2026, for a duration of 15 weeks, Manifesta 16 Ruhr will take place across various venues in cities across the Ruhr Area, Germany.
At a press conference organised in Essen, Germany on the 29th of April 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr’s director Hedwig Fijen …
Every two years Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, is organised in a different Host City or Region in Europe. It …
Manifesta continues to redefine the relationship between culture and society, using contemporary art as a catalyst for positive social change …
Johannes Church, Bochum (Detail) © Photo: Dirk Rose / Manifesta 16 Ruhr
Thomas Church, Gelsenkirchen © Photo: Dirk Rose / Manifesta 16 Ruhr
The pre-biennial phase of Manifesta 16 Ruhr is in full swing. Don’t miss any updates by checking our News Page. Stay informed with the latest announcements, relevant information and insightful notes, as we build up to Manifesta 16 Ruhr in 2026.
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As part of the pre-biennial research process Manifesta 16 Ruhr organised the interdisciplinary workshop This is not a church: future …
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On February 5th, 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr held its first Urban Vision Workshop, marking a significant milestone on the path …
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Manifesta 16 Ruhr, taking place in 2026 in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, has selected the Catalan architect and urbanist Josep Bohigas …
Manifesta 16 Ruhr is made possible by the support of our partners. The biennial collaborates with institutions, associations and organisations that share its vision, working to engage diverse audiences in the Ruhr Area and throughout Europe.