Reclaiming Collective — FORT Biennale 02

Location: Festung Franzensfeste / Forte di Fortezza, Via Fortezza 34 - 39045 Fortezza (BZ), Italy

Dates: 14/06/2026 - 08/11/2026 (Opening: Saturday 13/06/2026, 11:00–19:00)

Overview

The FORT Biennale 02, curated by Hannes Egger, Andrea Lerda and Veronika Vascotto, occupies the historic military complex of Fortezza. Titled Reclaiming Collective, the exhibition unfolds in four sections exploring collectivity as a response to contemporary challenges — from escalating conflicts and climate emergency to social fragmentation — proposing collaborative imaginaries and practices rooted in solidarity and mutual aid.

Artists and contributors

• Bea Bonafini
• Barbara Gamper
• Hannes Egger
• Michael Fliri
• Ingrid Hora
• Rosmarie Lukasser
• Rebecca Moccia
• Museo Wunderkammer
• Josèfa Ntjam
• Dan Perjovschi
• Micaela Piñero
• Micol Roubini
• Marinella Senatore
• Karin Schmuck
• Tobias Tavella
• Flaminia Veronesi
• Maël Veisse
• Maria Walcher
• Mali Weil
• Featuring: Alpine Changemaker Network

Curatorial approach and themes

The exhibition is structured into four programmatic areas — Think, Play, Dance, Act — that combine artistic production, participatory formats and narrative strategies to reframe ideas of community. The biennale pairs artworks with interdisciplinary research to illuminate social, political and historical dimensions of collective life.

Research and partnerships

To broaden access and deepen interpretation, the project collaborates with the Center for Advanced Studies at Eurac Research and includes contributions from scholars and science communicators, offering anthropological and political perspectives that complement the artistic program.

Practical information

• Opening: Saturday, 13 June 2026, 11:00–19:00
• Exhibition period: 14 June – 8 November 2026
• Address: Via Fortezza 34, 39045 Fortezza (BZ)
• Organizers: Festung Franzensfeste / Musei provinciali Alto Adige
• Curators: Hannes Egger, Andrea Lerda, Veronika Vascotto
• More info: https://www.museiprovinciali.it

Visitor tip: verify opening times and any side events on the official site before you go. The fortress’s vast spaces reward a slower visit to fully experience site-specific works.