Larnaka 2030 launches Cyprus’ first BioDesign Festival, blending art, science, and sustainability. From algae-based fashion to fungi-built structures, it invites bold thinking about ecological responsibility. The festival positions Larnaka as a creative hub for biodesign in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Larnaka Biodesign Festival (LBF) was conceived as a long-term cultural institution by Larnaka 2030. It operates on multi-thematic axes that center on the redefinition of our relationship with the natural environment and everything that falls within it.
As a term, bio-design refers to methodologies and collaborative practices that are not limited to innovative technological solutions but derive from social phenomena of coexistence between humans and the biological systems that accompany them. It therefore promotes a sustainable and ecologically fair relationship between humans and the natural environment as a place of habitation as well as a source of raw materials for subsistence and economic activity.
The festival’s philosophy is based on participatory actions that give the public the opportunity to co-create important works with artists from Cyprus and abroad. The goal is to exchange academic and empirical knowledge, synthesizing a special anthology of ecopedagogy that stems from the local ecosystem of Larnaka, while remaining applicable in various places abroad. In this way, the concept of ecology, networks and synergy within and across these networks is redefined, without being limited by administrative boundaries or other divisions.
Moments from past activities
Through its first edition, the city became a canvas for visionary ideas and living materials. Explore the gallery below to experience the innovative energy, installations, and moments that shaped this groundbreaking event.
