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BID21ART - THIRD EDITION OF BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXHIBITION

“Trasformazioni Silenziose / Silent Transformations”

The third edition of the Biennale Internazionale Donna (BID21) took place in 2021, a year still marked by global challenges. In response to the ongoing pandemic, BID21 embraced a hybrid format, combining physical and digital experiences to ensure accessibility for artists and audiences worldwide.

BID21 explored the deep and often unnoticed transformations shaping our world, particularly those affecting women and nature. At the core of this edition was the ecofeminist movement, which connects environmental and gender issues, highlighting the role of women in addressing climate change and sustainability.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on society became another key focus, inspiring artists to reflect on resilience, isolation, and renewal. A dedicated section of the exhibition showcased artworks created during the lockdown period, providing a powerful insight into the emotions and struggles of women artists in uncertain times.

As in previous editions, BID21 was hosted at Magazzino 26, a historic industrial space in Trieste’s Porto Vecchio. The exhibition occupied three floors of the venue, offering visitors a rich artistic experience blending painting, sculpture, photography, video art, digital installations, and performance pieces.

This edition was also a tribute to Barbara Fornasir, the former curator of BID, who passed away in 2019. Her dedication and vision played a crucial role in shaping the Biennale, and BID21 honored her memory by continuing to provide a platform for women’s artistic expression.

CURATOR OF THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S BIENNIAL

Gabriela von Habsburg

At the heart of BID21 was Gabriela von Habsburg, an internationally renowned sculptor and curator. Known for her monumental stainless steel sculptures, she has exhibited across Europe, the United States, and beyond. Her work, characterized by geometric precision and dynamic compositions, explores the interplay of light, space, and movement.

As curator of BID21, von Habsburg brought a unique artistic vision, ensuring a selection of works that deeply resonated with the theme of transformation. She helped shape the exhibition into a dialogue between different generations and cultures, reinforcing the Biennale’s international reach. Her connection to Trieste, a city rich in history and artistic innovation, made her the ideal figure to lead this edition, bridging the past with the contemporary.

ARTISTS OF THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S BIENNIAL

INVITED ARTISTS
Catrin Bolt
Regina Hellwig Schmid
Judith Goldschmid
Eva Ruhland
Aidan Salakhova
Maria Papadimitriou
Lydia Venieri
Sara Ciuffetta
Giancarla Frare
Fariba Karimi
Carolina Rachel Antich
Olja Grubić
Debra Werblud
Rachel Libeskind
Sophie Westerlind
Isabella Ducrot
Virginia Ryan
Agnès Guillaume
Silvia Infranco
Sara Tirelli
Elena Nonnis
Cäcilia Brown
Hoda Tawakol
Marina Sula
Anka Krašna
Cristiana de Marchi
Marina Ballo Charmet

SELECTED ARTISTS
Ondina Altran
Silvia Battisti
Nadia Bencic
Rossella Bianchi
Ludovica Breitfeld / Ceren Görgün
Helena Bulaja Madunić
Loreto Buttazzoni
Laura Capellini
Loretta Cappanera
Emanuela Paola Castellotti
Rosalia Ceci
Marie Colbin
Riccarda de Eccher
Luisa De Santi
Patrizia Delbello
Alpina della Martina
Fulvia Dionis
Fabiola Faidiga
Natasa Gregorić
Gruppo Andrò Donna
Laila Grison
Heide Hatry
Adriana Itri
Ivana Ivković
Paulina Jazvić
Cinzia Li Volsi
Louise Manzon
Svetá Marlier
Veronika Mihaleva
Alice Mocellin
Nadia Monai
Franca Nordio
Sofia Pedotti
Ana Penic
Michela Petros Mikaya-Papavassiliou
Laura Pigo
Adriana Pinosanu
Patsy Pitts
Maja Pogacnik
Marialisa Povegliano
Federica Ramani
Caroll Rosso Cicogna
Michela Sbuelz
Mariarita Signorini
Katerina Skassi
Diana Sokolic
Maja Soric
Miryana Todorova
Iv Toshain
Cristina Trivellato
Gianna Uxa
Maja Vego

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