Bibiana, the International House of Art for Children, has opened a new exhibition at the University Library in Bratislava called ‘Retro BIB 1967–2025’. The exhibition traces the history of the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, a prestigious international competition for children’s book illustrators now celebrating its 30th edition.
The show features archival materials and 29 reproductions of Grand Prix winners, honouring the visionaries who launched this cultural platform during the Iron Curtain era.
‘Retro BIB’ runs through August and is the first event leading to the jubilee Biennial at the Slovak National Gallery opening on October 3, 2025. This edition will showcase a selection of the best recent illustrations, with first-time entries from Lebanon, Syria, and Uzbekistan.
Source: TASR, bibiana.sk
