Biennale Gherdeina

Biennale Gherdëina is a contemporary art festival in Val Gardena, in the heart of the Dolomites, based on the exchange between people, plants, minerals, stories, languages, and traditions. Nature and local culture come together with the international artistic community to envision and build new forms of connection and a sustainable future. Through collaboration with artists, artisans, public institutions, cultural professionals, and art enthusiasts, the Biennale addresses the most pressing issues in contemporary discourse and rediscovers Val Gardena’s unique cultural heritage.

The Biennale Gherdëina develops a multifaceted program of exhibitions, new works for public spaces, performances, workshops, and opportunities for dialogue, involving artists from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds. The works and projects take shape in dialogue with the territory, the landscape, and local communities, creating opportunities for dialogue between contemporary artistic practices, traditional knowledge, and natural heritage.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Dolomites, the Biennale thus fosters reflection on the relationships between humans and the environment and on the possibilities for a more mindful coexistence among the diverse forms of life. This project weaves together local and international dimensions, transforming Val Gardena into a hub for encounter, research, and contemporary cultural production.