From its headquarters in Amsterdam, the permanent team of Manifesta provides the backbone to the governance and production of the European Nomadic Biennial.

For each edition of Manifesta, the permanent team conceptualises a new project with the partners of the Host City. The Manifesta team works for extended periods on location to ensure that synergy between their international experience and local expertise is embedded as a legacy in the Host City.

Hedwig Fijen is the Founding Director of Manifesta and the Director of Manifesta 15. Under Hedwig’s direction, Manifesta has developed into one of the most important large-scale art events in Europe. Hedwig is in charge of all aspects of the Manifesta organisation including the selection of host cities for the biennial, thematic content and the curatorial selection. The final execution of the concept of the curators is her responsibility.

The pre-biennial process was led by Manifesta director Hedwig Fijen in close collaboration with the First Creative Mediator Sergio Pardo.

The Artistic Team for Manifesta 15 in Barcelona and its eleven metropolitan cities comprises 11 representatives from various cities within the metropolitan region, alongside Manifesta’s Creative Mediator, Filipa Oliveira and Manifesta 15’s director. These representatives are prominent cultural figures in their respective cities and Barcelona, ensuring that Manifesta 15 is deeply rooted in the local context.

The Artistic Team for the 15th edition of Manifesta in Barcelona and its eleven metropolitan cities includes: