After 12-Year Hiatus, Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale Will Return in 2026

Alexandria Biennale Returns After 12-Year Hiatus with Bold Mediterranean Vision - Top 50 Women Forum

The Alexandria Biennale for Mediterranean Countries, dormant since 2012, will launch its 27th edition this September, marking a historic revival for Egypt’s contemporary art scene.

After 12-Year Hiatus, Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale Will Return in 2026

After a 12-year pause, the Alexandria Biennale will return with its 27th edition next September, restoring one of Egypt’s marquee art events to global calendars. Curated by artist Moataz Nasr, the exhibition is titled “This Too Shall Pass,” and will gather 55 artists hailing from across the Mediterranean for its main program. “If you want to return, you have to do it to a high standard,” Nasr told the Art Newspaper. “The art scene in Egypt i…