Where Art Asks: Quo Vadis?
Submission Deadline: March 17, 2025
Selection Results: March 27, 2025
Opening Ceremony: July 5, 2025
A poster isn’t just an image—it’s a voice. Born to cut through the noise, it’s been a mirror to society’s soul, a shout against injustice, and a spark for change. Today, as humanity dances on the edge of uncertainty—blurring lines between man and machine—the 29th International Poster Biennale in Warsaw dares you to answer: Where are we going?
Hosted by the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, this iconic event—over half a century strong—throws open its doors to artists worldwide. It’s not just a competition; it’s a collision of ideas, a battleground for creativity in a world of crises, tech revolutions, and fragile hope. Will your poster whisper truth or scream defiance?
Two Stages, Endless Possibilities
Main Competition
Unleash your vision. Any poster crafted between 2023 and 2025—up to two entries per artist. No boundaries, just raw expression. Show us reality through your eyes.
Thematic Competition: “Quo Vadis?”
“Whither goest thou?” A question as old as time, as urgent as now. With ecological collapse, political chaos, and tech’s relentless march, where are we headed—ruin or redemption? Up to two entries, same timeframe. Make us question. Make us care.
Why Join?
Your work could snag Gold, Silver, or Bronze—or simply steal the show in our exhibitions and catalog. This isn’t about awards; it’s about impact. In a world where AI opens wild creative doors yet threatens the heart of art, your poster can remind us what’s human, what’s real.
Last time, thousands of voices from dozens of countries clashed and converged here. Now, it’s your turn to shape the narrative—at a biennale that’s less a showcase, more a movement.
Who’s Invited?
Any artist 18+ with a story to tell.
(Note: Due to current global tensions, submissions from Russia and Belarus are not accepted this year.)
How to Answer the Call
Submit by March 17, 2025. Full details at https://warsawposterbiennale.com.
Don’t just create—confront. Inspire. Provoke.
The 29th IPB isn’t waiting for answers—it’s demanding them. Will your poster point the way?
