THE WHALE 52 BIENNIAL

VOIA Global Art Biennial 2026

Theme: Voice of Iran

We invite international artists and storytellers to explore the invisible, the ignored, and the untold. Your story has the power to change perspectives.

International & Student Welcome

Submissions Open

18 :

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SECS

Opens on May 27, 2026, 12:00 AM (PDT)

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Featured Artworks

Featured

Silent Echoes

Lina Moradi

Italy

Featured

Depth Within

Yuki Tanaka

Japan

Featured

Fragments of Voice

Samuel Ortiz

Spain

Featured

Falling Through Silence

Noah K.

Canada

Featured

The Last Blue

Maya Petrova

Bulgaria

Featured

Whispers of the Deep

Arman Rahimi

Iran

Exhibition Opportunity

Top selections featured within VOIA-hosted international physical exhibitions.

Published in a Book

Your work will be published in the official biennial book with global distribution.

Certificate of Recognition

All participants receive an official digital certificate of recognition from VOIA.

Global Visibility

Gain global exposure across our platforms, partnerships, and media channels.

Meet The Jury

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Catherine Keogh

Art Curator & Critic

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USA

Alexandra Chouta

Art Curator & Critic

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FRANCE

Marc Muller

Art Curator & Critic

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UK

John Walker

Art Curator & Critic

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CANADA

1,284

Artists Joined
from 42 Countries

356

Artworks Submitted
in the Last 7 Days

28

Countries Represented in The Whale 52

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