The 2026 Biennial of Thought will reflect on the present with more than 100 thinkers in Barcelona
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Barcelona will host the fifth edition of the Bienal de Pensamiento from October 13 to 18, 2026, bringing together over 100 intellectuals, artists, activists, and creators. Operating under the theme 'Desencadenar el presente' (Unleashing the Present), the festival aims to invite reflection on current global challenges and how to inhabit the present in a more solidary manner.
Among the figures slated to participate in the event are Argentine writer Mariana Enriquez, Spanish playwright Angélica Liddell, and anti-racism thinker Lilian Thuram. The multi-day gathering positions Barcelona as a central forum for contemporary cultural and philosophical debate, drawing diverse global voices to discuss the issues defining modern society.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 1Highlights specific high-profile participants and the goal of solidary reflection
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 2Focuses on event dates, scale, and the official festival theme
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