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The Whale 52

Art is a signal. You just have to be heard.

VOIA is a global art platform and competition that amplifies powerful stories, unheard voices, and visionary artists from around the world.

The Whale 52

Art is a signal. You just have to be heard.

VOIA is a global art platform and competition that amplifies powerful stories, unheard voices, and visionary artists from around the world.

The Whale 52 Biennial

VOIA Global Art Biennial 2026

Theme: Voice of Iran

We invite international artists and students to explore the invisible, the ignored, and the untold. Your story has the power to change perspectives.

Submissions Open

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Opens on May 22, 2026, 12:00 AM (PDT)

Featured Artworks

Silent Echoes

Lina Moradi

Depth Within

Yuki Tanaka

Fragments of Voice

Noah K.

Falling Through Silence

Noah K.

The Last Blue

Maya Petrova

Whispers of the Deep

Arman Rahimi

The Whale 52 Biennial

A global art movement exploring the depth of human expression and the power of visual voices.

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Exhibition Opportunity

Top selected artworks will be exhibited in an international physical exhibition.

Published in a Book

Your work will be published in the official annual art book with global distribution.

Certificate of Recognition

All selected artists receive an official certificate of recognition from VOIA.

Global Visibility

Gain global exposure across our platform, partnerships, and media channels.

Meet the Jury

Silent Echoes

Art Curator & Critic

Director of contemporary art programs and collaborations with international institutions.

Alexandra Chemla

Contemporary Art Director

Director of contemporary art programs and collaborations with international institutions.

Dan Adler

Artist & Educator

Visual artist and educator dedicated to mentoring new generations of artists worldwide.

John Waller

Visual Artist & Curator

Curator and visual artist with extensive experience in global art exhibitions and collections.

1,284

Artists Joined
from 42 countries

356

Artworks Submitted
in the last 7 days

28

Countries Represented
in The Whale 52

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