The Biennale explores how raw materials shape our lives, landscapes, and economies. By addressing the theme of resources, (re)connecting.earth (03) tackles a subject that is both global and deeply rooted at the local level: Geneva occupies a central position as a global hub for commodity trading, a key location for studying the effects of commodity use on human health (WHO), and a decision-making center for international trade (WTO).

This strategic position allows us to highlight the social and environmental issues related to these resources while emphasizing their fundamental role in the balance of our ecosystems and our collective well-being. These issues are no longer distant phenomena. They are part of our daily lives, affecting our bodies and changing our reference points. Pollution, persistent chemicals, air quality... these are all subtle but persistent signals that directly influence our overall health.

In 2026, the Biennale (re)connecting.earth (03) will take place in public spaces in and around Geneva, inviting visitors to explore the city in a new way. From the Comédie to the Villa du Parc in Annemasse, from tram line 17 to the Voie Verte, via the Léman Express stations, an artistic itinerary connects works of art, institutions, and natural sites. This journey between art and science invites visitors to rediscover the visible and invisible natural resources that sustain our daily lives — from sand to gold, copper to water, livestock to lithium.

Although the Biennale is present in institutions, one of its main features remains the discovery of nature in the city through art: an opportunity to see the city at a different pace, from a different angle. As in the last edition, the Biennale presents several types of new artistic productions: visual and sound interventions in public spaces, and instructions from artists, continuing the principle launched by (re)connecting.earth in 2021. The exhibition also highlights a selection of existing works, already produced and sometimes forgotten. This offers the city, the municipalities, and the canton the opportunity to present, in a different setting, creations that have often been around for several years.

The route connecting the various venues and works of the Biennale is based on artistic and scientific content that allows visitors to discover and reflect on issues related to the production, circulation, and consumption of resources. Each work is accompanied by accessible scientific content, educational materials, and sometimes participatory instructions inviting the public to take action.

A riddle trail connects the various venues, transforming the discovery into a fun, collective experience. It bridges the gap between the content on offer and the public's imagination, turning learning into an artistic and scientific treasure hunt. A “reconnection certificate” can be completed and handed in at one of the Biennale centers, and participants will receive an artist's poster.