XVII Bienal de Cuenca Closes This Weekend: Final Events and Public Voting

Cuenca's prestigious contemporary art biennial is entering its final days. If you haven't visited the XVII Bienal de Cuenca yet, this is your last chance—and the closing festivities promise to be worth attending.

Final Week Schedule

Wednesday, January 28

• 7:00 PM - Documentary screening: Desborde – Bienal de Sertão
• Location: Plaza Joel Monroy

Thursday, January 29

• 6:00 PM - TRIXXIOS gaming tournament and trading card exchange at Casa Bienal
• 6:30-7:30 PM - Nighttime gallery tour with artist Olmedo Alvarado at Galería FLY (Airport)

Friday, January 30

• 7:00 PM - Roundtable discussion on arts education
• Location: Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno (MMAM)

Saturday, January 31 - "Game Over" Finale

• Starting 2:00 PM - Games, tournaments, trading cards
• Public voting for best artwork
• Location: MMAM

About This Year's Bienal

The XVII edition, titled "The Game," has centered on interaction and play as its conceptual framework. The exhibition has featured contemporary artists from around the world, with installations and works spread across multiple venues throughout the city.

Why Attend

The Bienal de Cuenca is one of the most important contemporary art events in Latin America, running since 1987. For expats interested in Cuenca's cultural scene, this is a significant event that draws international artists, curators, and collectors to the city.

The closing activities are free and open to the public. The public voting component lets attendees help select their favorite work from the exhibition.

Venues

Exhibitions are spread across several locations including:

• Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno (MMAM) - Calle Sucre, San Sebastián
• Casa Bienal
• Galería FLY - Airport
• Various spaces around El Centro

Tip: The MMAM is always worth a visit, even outside of Bienal season. It's free and houses a permanent collection of Ecuadorian modern art.