The Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027 is a recurring international exhibition dedicated to contemporary textile art, held in Slovenia. As a biennial, it serves as a critical platform for artists working within and against the textile tradition, offering a focused context for work that engages materiality, craft, and conceptual inquiry. The biennial is organized by a Slovenian institution with a sustained commitment to textile practices, and its curatorial scope extends across visual arts, performance, music, and literature, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary textile discourse. Selected artists receive a travel and production grant, enabling the realization of new or existing work for the exhibition. This support acknowledges the practical demands of creating and presenting textile-based work, particularly for international participants. The grant covers travel and production costs, allowing artists to focus on the conceptual and material development of their projects without the burden of logistical constraints. The curatorial vision for BIEN 2027 is rooted in a rigorous engagement with textile as a medium and as a field of cultural, social, and political significance. The biennial seeks work that demonstrates a deep understanding of textile processes, histories, and contemporary debates, whether through traditional techniques or experimental approaches. Artists are encouraged to consider how their practice contributes to the broader conversation around textile art, and how it might resonate within the specific context of Slovenia and its regional textile heritage.