The 5th edition of BoCA - Biennial of Contemporary Arts, which takes place simultaneously in Lisbon and Madrid, proposes a journey across Iberia that challenges the boundaries between geographical territories, cultures, imaginations and artistic practices. Curated by John Romão, BoCA 2025 arrives as the cultural event that best represents the Iberian art scene, encompassing diverse artistic disciplines — performance, visual art, music and cinema — and over 30 cultural institutions across Lisbon and Madrid — theatres, museums, cultural centres, cinemas and heritage sites. Through this borderless cultural and geographical reconfiguration, the Biennial builds a stage that is both singular and plural, reflecting voices from the artistic and cultural fabric of both countries and fomenting contemporary artistic production in an international context. By inviting artists from diverse backgrounds to try out new collaborations and formats, enter into dialogue with communities and journey across artistic terrain, BoCA embraces the encounter with the “other” as a political and artistic practice of alterity. It is in this context that BoCA has commissioned and presents unique projects — including world and national premieres — that challenge borders, be they geographical or political, creative or experimental.

Next events

Lisboa

4 October – 3 November

Installation, visual arts, performance

MAAT – Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia

Free admission

Kiluanji Kia Henda

Coral of Bodies without North

This installation by Kia Henda, an enormous metallic fence, is a receptive stage with pathways formed by railings of various geometric patterns, such as those placed over windows to prevent break-ins.
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