The Opening of the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2023 in Škofja Loka

With its programs of textile art and industrial design, Textile Art Biennial BIEN presents itself biennially with exhibitions and projects that reflect on heritage, conservation and sustainability. BIEN creates new contemporary expressions and encourages interdisciplinary artistic collaboration with projects and residencies. At the exhibition artworks by international and domestic artists are presented and special focus is given to the best works of current domestic and international student production. BIEN understands that the future of art is also in the public and digital space.

BIEN will take place in Kranj, Jesenice, Nova Gorica and Škofja Loka, where it will be officially opened on Friday, 2 June 2023:

• 5:00 pm opening of BIEN 2023 in the France Mihelič Gallery (Kašča)
• 6.00 pm conversation with the artist Kaarina Kellomaki in the castle garden (Škofja Loka Castle)
• 7:00–9:00 pm official opening of BIEN 2023 in Škofja Loka in the courtyard of the Škofja Loka Museum

On the day, all BIEN locations will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.