Opening: March 23, 2026
The 3rd edition of the Tel Aviv Biennale of Craft and Design returns in 2026 under the theme Works and Days, drawn from Hesiod’s ancient Greek epic poem. This timeless reference frames the concept of “work” in its broadest sense – not only as labor and craftsmanship, but also as action, agency and ethical responsibility – ideas that resonate deeply with our current reality.
Over 1,500 proposals were reviewed, and the selected projects span the full spectrum of craft media – ceramics, glass, textile, paper, fiber, metal, and jewelry – as well as a wide range of design disciplines including architecture, industrial design, visual communication, video and performative practices. The Biennale will showcase both emerging and established voices, drawing an up-to-date picture of the vibrant Israeli craft and design scene while also exploring new directions and challenges.
Many of the works present bold combinations of traditional techniques and cutting-edge technologies, alongside experimental and process-driven practices with particular focus on cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
As part of the Biennale, specially curated projects will take place in MUZA’s permanent collection pavilions. These collaborations between the museum’s curators and invited artists and designers will respond to the wide-ranging collections generating new connections between past and present.
Throughout the months of the Biennale, three Academic Labs of will successively offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into research-based creative processes.
The Biennale will be accompanied by a range of collateral events, including workshops, gallery talks, and encounters with the artists, conferences, interdisciplinary events, performances, and other activities at the Jack Joseph and Morton Mendel Park (“Bustan”).
