Sharjah Biennial

Sharjah Biennial
بينالي الشارقة
Genrecontemporary art biennial
FrequencyBiennial, every two years
Location(s)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated1993
FounderSharjah Department of Culture and Information
Most recent7 February - 11 June 2023
Organised bySharjah Art Foundation
Websitewww.sharjahart.org

The Sharjah Biennial is a large-scale contemporary art exhibition that takes place once every two years in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The first Sharjah Biennial took place in 1993,[1] and was organized by the Sharjah Department of Culture and Information until it is reorientation in 2003 by Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi.[2][3]

  1. ^ Kino, Carol. "In Sharjah, a Local International Art Scene". Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  2. ^ "Sharjah Biennial (United Arab Emirates) | Biennial Foundation". www.biennialfoundation.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  3. ^ Persekian, Jack. "A History of Cultural Production, Brownbook – Sharjah Art Foundation" (PDF). Brown Book.