9th Graphic Art Biennial of Szeklerland
“Distortion”
30.09 -29.11.2026
Szekler Museum of Ciuc,
Vár tér 2. 530132 Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania
01.10 – 21.11.2026
Transylvanian Art Centre / Sepsiszentgyörgy
Str. Oltului nr. 2 / Str. 1 decembrie 1918, 5700023, Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania
In contemporary art – including contemporary graphic art – distortion is not merely a formal or geometric deformation, but a complex expressive tool that enables the articulation of conceptual tensions, critical reflections, and visual inquiries. In the artist’s hands, distortion becomes a communicative strategy: through the deliberate deviation of reality, it opens up new perspectives, prompts the viewer to question, and challenges conventional frameworks of interpretation.
Through the concept of distortion – as one of the most powerful expressive tools in today’s artistic discourse – the Graphic Art Biennial of Szeklerland aims, in 2026, to encourage active inquiry and critical reflection among artists. Using contemporary visual language, artists are invited to reflect on the fragility of human perception, social and political pressures, the mutability of historical narratives, and the instability of truth. Through a wide range of graphic techniques, participants are encouraged to experiment with various forms and layers of meaning inherent in the distortion of reality






