The 2024 Biennial of Thought
The fourth edition of the Biennial of Thought(External link) will take place from October 8 to 13 under the theme “The Day After Everything.” This event, organized by the Barcelona Institute of Culture, will feature prominent figures from literature, science, sociology, and anthropology.
Among this year’s participants are Herta Müller, Nobel Prize in Literature 2009; Wajdi Mouawad, Canadian playwright and writer of Lebanese origin; Zadie Smith, British writer and essayist; Oyèrónké Oyèwùmi, Nigerian feminist scholar specializing in African studies; Jason Hickel, economist and anthropologist; Perejaume, Catalan artist and poet; Begoña Román, philosopher and researcher, and Las hijas de Felipe, a duo of doctors in Baroque literature.As part of the European Capital of Democracy, the Biennial will also be held at the Canòdrom on October 10 and 11, offering a space for reflection and citizen participation.The curation of the fourth edition of the Biennial of Thought is composed of Xavier Fina, Mar Rosàs, Raül Garrigasait, CCCB, and the European Capital of Democracy team.
Key Dates and Venues
- October 8-13: Celebration of the fourth edition of the Biennial of Thought at various locations in Barcelona.
- October 10-11: Special events at the Canòdrom, as part of the European Capital of Democracy.
This year, the Biennial invites everyone to collectively reflect on the uses and abuses of memory, nostalgia, life compatible with our planet, and an open humanism embracing diversity, freedom, and care. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in an experience of reflection and debate!