EVA International is Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art. EVA leads in the commissioning and curating of contemporary art by Irish and international artists, culminating in a programme of artistic encounters, exhibitions, and education projects, that takes place every two years across venues in Limerick city and beyond. EVA was founded by artists in 1977 and it remains one of the longest running visual arts organisations in Ireland, with a history of working with some of the world’s most influential curators, including: Merve Elveren (2020/2021) Inti Guerrero (2018), Koyo Kouoh (2016), Bassam El Baroni (2014), Annie Fletcher (2012), Hou Hanru (2008), Katerina Gregos (2006), Dan Cameron (2005), Zdenka Badovinac (2004), Salah M. Hassan (2001), Rosa Martínez (2000), Jan Hoet (1994), Gloria Moure (1993), and Saskia Bos (1990).
The 40th edition features historical, recent and newly commissioned artworks by 50+ Irish and international artists in exhibitions, events and performances across seventeen sites in Limerick city. It includes a Guest Programme curated by Sebastian Cichocki titled The Gleaners Society, presented alongside new artist commissions as part of EVA’s 'Platform Commissions’ and ‘Partnership Project’ initiatives.