BAU participates in Manifesta 15, the European Nomadic Biennial

BAU, University Center of Arts and Design, is participating in the 15th edition of the contemporary art biennial with projects by master’s instructors and students from its two undergraduate programs

This edition will showcase various works by BAU professors. The artistic duo Leafhopper Project, formed by Blanca Galindo and David Simón Martret, master’s instructors, will open the photography exhibition El gran mantell, which revives the essence of “ready-made” to address the ecosystem and the human impact on it. Gabriel Ventura, a professor in the Design degree program, and Rosa Tharrats will present the joint performance El riu era verd i blau i groc, focusing on the restoration of the Besós River ecosystem, once one of the most polluted in Europe.

The multimedia installation Somoure by Mónica Rikić, coordinator of the Master’s in Audiovisual Innovation and Interactive Environments, explores the means of production and social impact of assistive robotics. Additionally, Ariadna Guiteras, a Fine Arts professor, collaborates with the Diversorium project, which, alongside Jaume Ferrete, also a professor of Fine Arts, organized a pre-biennial event this past April.

Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, celebrates its 15th edition in the metropolitan area of Barcelona from September 8 to November 24, 2024. Aiming to decentralize cultural activity, the program includes projects, events, and talks in 12 cities, with over 90 local and international participants.

For more information, check out the full Manifesta 15 program on their website.