11th Contour Biennale

The Thought of the Heart and the Soul of the World About The 11th edition of Contour is curated by Sofia Lemos and bears the title The Thought of the Heart and the Soul of the World . The biennial will take place from September 4 to November 1, 2026. Sofia Lemos is a Portuguese curator and writer based in Barcelona. Her practice explores the intersections of art, performance and discourse. She focuses on artists and ideas that stimulate connection and continuously experiments with collaborative and accessible formats that enable critical reflection and meaningful experiences, often with attention to ecology. The biennial unfolds through a trail of works of art and installations spread over five locations in the city, with The Garage—, home to Kunsthal Mechelen—al's anchor point. In addition to the exhibition, an extensive public program and mediation offering is being developed, including guided tours, mindful walks, multisensorial forms of knowledge sharing and a lecture series by participating artists. Read more Toggle Digital Film / Video Performance / Live Art