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.

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Manifesta 16 Ruhr proudly presents its new visual identity – the result of an inspiring collaboration with NODE, a design …

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Manifesta 16 Ruhr announces its urban conceptual framework
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At a press conference organised in Essen, Germany on the 29th of April 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr’s director Hedwig Fijen …

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Every two years Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, is organised in a different Host City or Region in Europe. It …

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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.

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