INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECTS BY
BELGRADE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Belgrade Cultural Association has developed international cultural projects bringing together artists, curators, galleries and cultural professionals from Serbia and abroad.
Through exhibitions, art salons, cultural exchanges and international collaborations, BCA has created a platform for dialogue between artists, institutions and different cultural environments.
Belgrade Biennale 2027 continues this international program on a larger scale, connecting Belgrade with Bologna through an international exhibition, curatorial program and the Grand Art Auction.
◆ May 23:
Arrival of artists. Representatives of the Belgrade Cultural Association will wait you at the Belgrade Airport “Nikola Tesla”, Belgrade, Serbia. Framing of the artworks, if necessary;
◆ May 24
Exhibition setup and installation of artworks;
◆ May 25
GRAND OPENING OF BELGRADE BIENNALE 2027
at the "King Peter's House Gallery" at 7PM;
◆ May 26
DIPLOMATIC OPENING at the "Heritage House Gallery" at 5PM;
◆ May 27
AWARDS at the "Parobrod Gallery" at 7PM;
◆ May 28
Travel from Belgrade, Serbia to Bologna, Italy, by private bus. Arrival and accommodation in Bologna.
◆ May 29
GRAND ART AUCTION — DAY ONE
Bologna, Italy
- 2:45 PM
DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING "PASSAGEWAYS"
Passageways, documentary by French director Carine Asscher, explores the work and artistic vision of American Land Art artist James Turrell.
Through Turrell’s Skyspace Meeting and spectacular images of the Painted Desert in Arizona, the film explores his lifelong investigation of light, space and perception, his monumental Roden Crater project.
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Afternoon Auction Session
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening Auction Session
◆ May 30
GRAND ART AUCTION — VIP DAY
- 15:30: VIP Reception
- 16:00–17:24: Film about artist Sveva Caetani: RECAPITULATION – A JOURNEY
- 18:00: MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS’ TOURNAMENT
- 19:00:
Grand Art Auction — VIP Session
Following the conclusion of the VIP Session, participants may arrange their individual departure from Bologna.
BCA INTERNATIONAL ART COMMISSION
The Commission evaluates submitted artworks based on artistic quality, originality, and suitability for the Belgrade Biennale 2027 & Grand Art Auction.
◆ Jakka Jang — South Korea
Curator
◆ Fabio Bocchi — Brazil
Curator
◆ Luis Felipe de la Torre — Mexico
Curator
◆ Vincent Messelier — Belgium
Curator
◆ Dobrivoje Lazarević — Serbia
Curator
The Commission is responsible for the selection of participating artists and the approval of proposed starting auction prices.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 28, 2027 – 23:59 CET
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
Detailed information about participation requirements, artwork dimensions, transportation, insurance, organizational services, and auction conditions is available on our official Participation Conditions page.
Please review these conditions carefully before submitting your application.
FAQ
HOW CAN ARTISTS PARTICIPATE IN THE BELGRADE AND BOLOGNA PROGRAM?
The program is designed to offer artists different forms of participation within the Belgrade Biennale and the Grand Art Auction in Bologna.
Artists may participate in the Belgrade Biennale, the Grand Art Auction in Bologna, or both parts of the programme, depending on the decision of the Selection Commission.
In certain cases, and only with prior approval of the Selection Commission, artworks may be sent without the artist attending every part of the program personally.
CAN ARTISTS PARTICIPATE ONLY IN THE GRAND ART AUCTION IN BOLOGNA?
Yes.
Many artists are expected to participate primarily in the Grand Art Auction in Bologna.
Participation in the auction is subject to selection and agreement with the Selection Commission.
CAN BCA HELP WITH ACCOMMODATION?
Yes.
BCA can help artists find affordable accommodation in Belgrade, usually around €40 per night, subject to availability.
Accommodation is paid separately and is not included in the services listed above.
HOW ARE AUCTION PRICES DETERMINED?
Starting auction prices are proposed by the artists and reviewed and approved by the BCA International Art Commission.
Artworks are generally divided into two auction categories:
• €900 and above — the main auction category, including the majority of artworks
• €2,500 and above — selected works for the VIP Auction.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY ARTWORK IS SOLD?
Following receipt of payment from the buyer, the organizer will arrange the shipment of the sold artwork to the buyer.
The auction sale price is distributed as follows:
70% – Artist
20% – Organizer
10% – Donation to the House of Marco Polo cultural project.
Detailed conditions will be defined in the Auction Sales Agreement.
WHAT HAPPENS TO UNSOLD ARTWORKS?
Unsold artworks remain the property of the artist.
Artists may either collect their unsold artworks or arrange their return after the event.
Alternatively, artists may leave their unsold artworks with the organizer for future consignment sales, subject to a separate Consignment Agreement.
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
February 28, 2027 — 23:59 CET
* Belgrade Cultural Association will nominate selected artists for the following awards:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
BEST VIDEO PRESENTATION
BEST ARTWORK— BELGRADE AUDIENCE AWARD
WHO CAN APPLY
• Painters
• Sculptors
• Photographers
• Digital Artists
• Applied Artists
• Conceptual Artists
Galleries and independent curators may contact BCA regarding professional cooperation.
MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS’ TOURNAMENT — VIP SESSION
A spectacular live performance featuring armored knights and medieval combat.
May 30, 2027 — 6:00 PM
Venue: Palazzo de’ Rossi, near Bologna, Italy.
SVEVA CAETANI: RECAPITULATION – A JOURNEY
An 84-minute documentary by Canadian artist and filmmaker Heidi Thompson, with cinematography and animation by Nikita Bagratuni, exploring Sveva Caetani’s extraordinary series of 56 paintings and her artistic journey through memory and imagination.
Screening: May 30, 2027, at 4:00 PM
Venue: Palazzo de’ Rossi, near Bologna, Italy.
Special screening as part of the Grand Art Auction — VIP Day.
AGENDA
PASSAGEWAYS — JAMES TURRELL
A documentary by French filmmaker Carine Asscher exploring the artistic vision of James Turrell and his extraordinary work with light, space, and perception.
Screening: May 29, 2027, at 2:45 PM
Venue: Palazzo de’ Rossi, near Bologna, Italy.
Special screening preceding the opening session of the Grand Art Auction — Day One.
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Belgrade Biennale &
Grand Art Auction
Bologna, Italy 2027
May 23 - 30, 2027
International Exhibition • Curatorial Program • Grand Art Auction
*Belgrade Cultural Association reserves the right to modify the schedule of the Belgrade Biennale 2027 and the Grand Art Auction in Bologna, if necessary.
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
WHY PARTICIPATE IN BELGRADE BIENNALE 2027?
Belgrade Biennale 2027 offers international artists an opportunity to present their work through exhibitions in Belgrade and the Grand Art Auction in Bologna, Italy.
The program combines artistic recognition with direct access to collectors, art professionals, and international audiences.
Selected artists will benefit from:
• Exhibitions at three cultural venues in Belgrade.
• Participation in the Grand Art Auction at the historic Palazzo de’ Rossi, near Bologna, Italy.
• Inclusion of selected auction artworks in the official printed catalog.
• International visibility and opportunities for professional connections.
• A cultural program featuring documentary films and special events.
Applications are free of charge. Participation is subject to selection by the BCA International Art Commission.