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The theme of Triennial 2025 was The Exchange, an artist-driven and expert-supported exhibition of extraordinary cross-disciplinary public art projects that break down social and professional barriers to promote collaboration and strengthen community resilience.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 artist Gabriel Sosa about his project now open at Maverick Landing Community Services, Ñ Press.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 Museum Partner artist Yu-Wen Wu about her project now on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Reigning Beauty.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 Museum Partner artist Alan Michelson about his project now on view at the MFA Boston’s Huntington Avenue Entrance, The Knowledge Keepers.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 Accelerator artist Andy Li about his project now on view at Lot Lab in the Charlestown Navy Yard, Today is The Day.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 Accelerator artist Alison Croney Moses about her project now on view at Lot Lab in the Charlestown Navy Yard, This Moment for Joy.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 artist Stephen Hamilton about his project now on view at Roxbury Community College, Under the Spider’s Web and Oruko Pe: The Names are Complete.

The Triennial spoke with Triennial 2025 artist Julian Charrière about his project now on view at the Triennial Hub at Lyrik in Back Bay, Calls to Action.

A constant in Evelyn Rydz’s art practice is her deep reverence for water. For the Triennial, Evelyn examines how caring for local water bodies can be an entry point to community care.

Lingít and Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin creates unforgettable public art encounters that connect language to land.

Adela Goldbard is not afraid to destroy her own work; in fact, she actually considers the act of destruction to play an important, anti-colonial role in preserving traditions.

Please join us in welcoming new Triennial Board member Natalie Williams. Natalie’s decades of experience working in the nonprofit sector and convictions about the transformative qualities of public art put her in good company at the Triennial. We are so grateful for Natalie’s participation and wholeheartedly agree with her that public art brings a fresh perspective to any neighborhood.

New Triennial Board member Lisa Pierpont shared her infectious energy and enthusiasm for the Triennial with us in this conversation. With Lisa’s experience in journalism and her belief in the power of art to bring people together, we are delighted to have her join the Triennial Board. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Lisa!

Natalie Lemle is no stranger to Boston Public Art Triennial! As a previous Advisory Board member, she’s advised on everything from corporate sponsorships to the latest socially engaged artists. Discover her insightful thoughts and see what public art has caught her eye this summer. You'll understand why we are thrilled to welcome her to the Triennial Board of Directors!

Patrick Martinez has a message for Boston—one that can’t be ignored. Through striking neon works and layered landscape paintings, he spotlights urgent issues, from climate change to housing insecurity, in ways that spark necessary conversations.

Thank you for joining us as we transform Boston through the power of public art!

Triennial 2025 Curator Tess Lukey joined us to discuss the diverse practices of the Indigenous artists participating in the Triennial, dive into the community engagement that sets this Triennial apart from other exhibitions, and explain why you might want to avoid raking up all those leaves in your backyard.