Nonprofit project was created in 1998 with the purpose of development of the city and of the region and strengthening the international relations support of various directions of contemporary art and involvement in the creation of as many participants as possible. In the framework of the Biennale will be held exhibitions of photography, painting, art of new technologies, master-classes, lectures, round tables, performances, will be decorated retaining walls, implemented many other creative activities. In administration of the city in full swing preparing for the eighth Vladivostok Biennale of visual arts, which will be held in the capital of Primorye from August 21 to September 1. The event, held every two years, has already become traditional for Vladivostok, attracts the attention of artists from all over the world. This year will present their projects 62 representatives of creative environment in Russia, Japan, China, Republic of Korea, the USA, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, France. THEMES: visual arts (painting, drawing, photograph); the art of new technologies (light, projection installations, 3D mapping, video-art); performing arts; street art (graffiti, airbrush, installation, performance); the art of contemporary dance. For the first time, the curators of the directions of the Vladivostok Biennale will include representatives of art management from other countries, among them is a recognized expert in the field of visual arts, photo editor and art consultant from Singapore Lisa Ботос and co-owner of the gallery of modern Chinese painting Exit in Hong Kong Arianna Геллини. The main theme of the eighth biennial Art closer». One of the main tasks set by the head of Vladivostok Igor Пушкаревым the organizers is to attract to the participation in the activities of as many citizens as possible, the use of new platforms. Therefore, decided to go beyond the usual exhibition halls — most exhibitions and installations will be placed on the open areas, have become a favorite for walks vladivostoktsev. This promenade crown Prince, the square of the twin Cities and even cozy courtyards Central streets of the city. In the framework of the Biennale will be held exhibitions of photography, painting, art of new technologies, master-classes, lectures, round tables, performances, will be decorated retaining walls, implemented many other creative activities. One of the most impressive projects of the eighth Vladivostok Biennale will be a 3D mapping show of Ukrainian art group «Promo Промін». 3D mapping is a video projection technology, allowing to create the optical illusion of three-dimensional image, including the buildings. The picture seems to three-dimensional, and in place of the usual wall conventional building you can see the palaces, the sea, the ships and much more. Entrance to all events of the 8th Vladivostok Biennale of visual arts — free.