Manifesta purposely strives to keep its distance from what are often seen as the dominant centres of artistic production, instead seeking fresh and fertile terrain for the mapping of a new cultural topography.

Manifesta 13 Marseille was one of the only international biennials to take place during the global pandemic COVID-19, the biennial ended earlier than planned due to the second national lockdown

Ricardo Jacinto, PT

Mixed media installation exhibited at Manifattura Tabacchi in Rovereto

In this installation Portuguese artist Ricardo Jacinto explored the complexities of the relationship between body and space. The installation was formed by six giant balloons filled with helium and the audience was offered the chance to participate in a rare experiment: hanging from this levitating sphere cluster they could experience their weight diminished by about 35kg.