Matei Bejenaru is an established artist whose practice critically investigates global distribution systems and the inequalities they produce. Moving fluidly between quantitative analysis and artistic intuition, he challenges conventional ideas of value while blurring the boundaries between art and commerce. His long-term projects—such as Mehr Chancen für unsere Jugend (2002), Strawberry Fields Forever (2002), and Songs for a Better Future (2011)—highlight economic exploitation, resource imbalance, and the need for solidarity. Through these socially engaged initiatives, Bejenaru transforms art into a platform for justice, offering both visibility and concrete support to underserved communities.

ANYBODY HOME?

The 5th Mediterranean Biennale unfolds against a fraught geopolitical backdrop shaped by stalled diplomatic efforts and enduring regional tensions, asking how communities can rebuild meaning and dignity after violence. Its central exhibition, Anybody Home?, challenges the idea of home as a place of safety, instead revealing it as a site marked by rupture and trauma. Through works that address loss, resilience, and the need for empathy, the Biennale reflects on the values that might guide future generations as they navigate instability, collective suffering, and the search for renewed forms of belonging.