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The Bruges Triennial brings contemporary art and architecture to the city of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every three years, an artistic team invites (inter)national artists and architects to develop and present new, site-specific installations for the city. Starting from a predetermined/overarching theme, they occupy the public space for five months with contemporary creations that prompt you to think about the city, its future and global issues. The Bruges Triennial occupies a unique place in the Belgian arts landscape thanks to these temporary artistic interventions.

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The Bruges Triennial runs from Saturday 13 April to Sunday 1 September 2024, a period of almost five months. Contemporary art and architecture installations can be found in the historic city centre and Zeebrugge. The theme is Spaces of Possibility.

For this fourth edition, and in the company of twelve artists and architects, the Bruges Triennial holds a mirror up to the slumbering potential of the ever-changing city. How can a historic, UNESCO-protected city – where preservation is essential – deal with concepts such as change and sustainability, and how can contemporary art and architecture create a new framework for these issues? Through their artistic interventions, the artists and architects challenge existing sites, connect different districts and seek out hidden beauty.

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Full programme details can be found here. These are the highlights:

• Twelve surprising contemporary art and architecture installations. Eleven are sited in Bruges, all within walking or cycling distance of each other. One work is located on the beach at Zeebrugge.
• Guided tours with a TRIBRU guide for young and old alike.
• Family activities
• A calendar of inspiring events
• A city-wide programme in collaboration with the Cultuurcentrum Brugge, De Republiek, Het Entrepot and Musea Brugge

The programme is compiled by an artistic team, in dialogue with Brugge Plus and the City of Bruges. For each edition, a curatorial team is appointed to shape the theme and to select the (inter)national artists and architects.

Bruges Triennial 2024 is curated by Shendy Gardin (b. 1987, Bruges, BE) and Sevie Tsampalla (b. 1977, Kos, GR). They have assembled twelve artists and architects from all over the world for Spaces of Possibility. All the participants have responded to the theme and the city from the unique perspective of their individual practices. Selection criteria include cultural background, diversity, age and artistic quality. The aim is to create a multi-voiced and multifaceted cultural event.

Discover the programme here.

The Bruges Triennial 2024 runs from Saturday 13 April to Sunday 1 September 2024.

Plan your visit.

The art and architecture installations can be seen 24/7 in the historic centre of Bruges and in Zeebrugge. Download the handy city map here.

Installations that can be entered are open between 10:00 and 18:00. The Joyful Apocalypse by Traumnovelle is an exception. This work closes at 20:00.

Yes! Individuals and small groups can join a set tour organised by Visit Bruges: no pre-booking necessary. The TRIBRU24 guides will take you around the installations. They have interesting facts at their fingertips and know all the fascinating stories.

Full details available here.

Of course! Learn all about the twelve artists and architects’ dreams via playful assignments on one of our guided tours. Do you know any urban spots with hidden potential? A secret garden, an abandoned square or a neglected patch of greenery?

Find out more here.

The Bruges Triennial is organised by Brugge Plus, on behalf of the City of Bruges.

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