Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art
Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art, the prominent cultural event in the field of contemporary art of not only Russia, but the whole Eastern Europe and post-Soviet area, is held from 2005.
Within this period, the deserved reputation of the Moscow biennale has brought it among such international large-scale events as Venice, Berlin, Istanbul biennale, European biennale Manifesta etc.
Traditionally the budget of the Moscow Biennale is formed through finances provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Government of Moscow, as well as grants of art foundations of various countries, sponsors' and private donations. The largest part of financial support comes from the Ministry of Culture. The support of the Ministry allows Biennale to upkeep the high standard, as well as contributes to the further development of the Biennale project in Russia — in the country which can be proud of its artistic heritage.
Having come a long way in these ten years, the Moscow Biennale has acquired such a serious reputation that the leaders of international curators community are honored to take part in its preparation.