Ural Industrial Biennial Of Contemporary Art

The 2nd Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art will take place in Ekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk region from September, 13 to October, 22, 2012. The Ural Industrial Biennial is not only an event unique in its concept and scale; it is also an important resource for regional development. The biennial engages with number of important issues faced by the city and re-articulates them through the medium of contemporary art. As an important artistic and cultural event, the Biennial becomes a point of attraction for a large audience and draws it into the biennial movement, while at the same time valorizing Ekaterinburg's place on the global cultural map. The Ural Industrial Biennial is not an isolated art project: it emerges in cooperation with business community, effective enterprises and large companies of the Ural region. The city's willingness to host such a global international project gives it a competitive edge in the EXPO-2020 selection process.