Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries reveal artistsSwitzerland and the Nordic Countries unveil artist selections for the 2026 Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of coexistence and vulnerability.
Rising Ethiopian artist Merikokeb Berhanu's gallery joins forces with two major dealers to help her go globalSmaller galleries face challenges in transitioning artists to larger platforms without losing them to bigger competitors.
Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closesThe 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.
Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice BiennaleIsabel Nolan will represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, showcasing art that deeply engages with existential and philosophical themes.
Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice BiennaleKoyo Kouoh's appointment marks a significant milestone for representation as the first African woman curator of the Venice Biennale.
Jeffrey Gibson, artist representing the US at the Venice Biennale, joins Hauser & WirthJeffrey Gibson joins Hauser & Wirth, representing the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale, and maintaining his work with Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries reveal artistsSwitzerland and the Nordic Countries unveil artist selections for the 2026 Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of coexistence and vulnerability.
Rising Ethiopian artist Merikokeb Berhanu's gallery joins forces with two major dealers to help her go globalSmaller galleries face challenges in transitioning artists to larger platforms without losing them to bigger competitors.
Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closesThe 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.
Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice BiennaleIsabel Nolan will represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, showcasing art that deeply engages with existential and philosophical themes.
Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice BiennaleKoyo Kouoh's appointment marks a significant milestone for representation as the first African woman curator of the Venice Biennale.
Jeffrey Gibson, artist representing the US at the Venice Biennale, joins Hauser & WirthJeffrey Gibson joins Hauser & Wirth, representing the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale, and maintaining his work with Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstatedDistinguished Australian artists protest Khaled Sabsabi's removal from the Venice Biennale team, calling it unacceptable and a disregard for artists.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi's critics should remember. Let's start with Ned Kelly | Ella BarclayThe backlash against Khaled Sabsabi's artwork illustrates ongoing tensions between art, free speech, and political representation in Australia.
Art should not be censored': Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale projectCreative Australia rescinded the appointment of artists Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino for the Venice Biennale, citing media and political pressure.
Khaled Sabsabi, artist who fled civil war in Lebanon as a child, will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice BiennaleKhaled Sabsabi will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of inclusivity and cultural connection.
Khaled Sabsabi dropped as Australia's representative to Venice BiennaleKhaled Sabsabi was dropped from the Venice Biennale due to controversy surrounding his past work and political pressure.
Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026Australia's Venice Biennale selections were revoked due to concerns over controversial artwork and public support.
Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstatedDistinguished Australian artists protest Khaled Sabsabi's removal from the Venice Biennale team, calling it unacceptable and a disregard for artists.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi's critics should remember. Let's start with Ned Kelly | Ella BarclayThe backlash against Khaled Sabsabi's artwork illustrates ongoing tensions between art, free speech, and political representation in Australia.
Art should not be censored': Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale projectCreative Australia rescinded the appointment of artists Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino for the Venice Biennale, citing media and political pressure.
Khaled Sabsabi, artist who fled civil war in Lebanon as a child, will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice BiennaleKhaled Sabsabi will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of inclusivity and cultural connection.
Khaled Sabsabi dropped as Australia's representative to Venice BiennaleKhaled Sabsabi was dropped from the Venice Biennale due to controversy surrounding his past work and political pressure.
Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026Australia's Venice Biennale selections were revoked due to concerns over controversial artwork and public support.
'Reflective Intelligences': Chile's Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Explores the Political Significance of the Roundtable on Architecture and Its Relationship with AIThe winning proposal for Chile's Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale is 'Reflective Intelligence,' questioning the urban impacts of new architectural entities.
The Luxembourg Contribution at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Investigates Territories Through the Medium of SoundThe Luxembourg pavilion at the Venice Biennale invites visitors to experience space through sound, shifting focus from visual elements to auditory exploration.
The German Pavilion Tests Urban Limits in a Warmer World at the 2025 Venice Architecture BiennaleThe German Pavilion's "STRESSTEST" exhibition urgently calls for climate-resilient urban planning amidst the reality of climate change.
Uzbekistan's 2025 Venice Biennale Pavilion to Explore Soviet-Era Solar Furnace and Modernist LegacyUzbekistan's pavilion at the 2025 Biennale will explore its modernist architectural heritage through the Sun Institute.
AD Classics: Nordic Pavilion, Venice / Sverre FehnSverre Fehn's Nordic Pavilion won the 1958 competition, showcasing significant architectural achievements and emphasizing flexibility and integration with nature.
venice architecture biennale 2025: guide to the main exhibition, national pavilions & moreThe 19th Venice Architecture Biennale addresses contemporary global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens on architecture and intelligence.
'Reflective Intelligences': Chile's Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Explores the Political Significance of the Roundtable on Architecture and Its Relationship with AIThe winning proposal for Chile's Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale is 'Reflective Intelligence,' questioning the urban impacts of new architectural entities.
The Luxembourg Contribution at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Investigates Territories Through the Medium of SoundThe Luxembourg pavilion at the Venice Biennale invites visitors to experience space through sound, shifting focus from visual elements to auditory exploration.
The German Pavilion Tests Urban Limits in a Warmer World at the 2025 Venice Architecture BiennaleThe German Pavilion's "STRESSTEST" exhibition urgently calls for climate-resilient urban planning amidst the reality of climate change.
Uzbekistan's 2025 Venice Biennale Pavilion to Explore Soviet-Era Solar Furnace and Modernist LegacyUzbekistan's pavilion at the 2025 Biennale will explore its modernist architectural heritage through the Sun Institute.
AD Classics: Nordic Pavilion, Venice / Sverre FehnSverre Fehn's Nordic Pavilion won the 1958 competition, showcasing significant architectural achievements and emphasizing flexibility and integration with nature.
venice architecture biennale 2025: guide to the main exhibition, national pavilions & moreThe 19th Venice Architecture Biennale addresses contemporary global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens on architecture and intelligence.
Australia faces 'international shame' over removal of Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale, senators toldKhaled Sabsabi's removal as Australia's artist for the Venice Biennale raises concerns over artistic freedom and political influences.
More Australian art world figures condemn decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabi's Venice Biennale projectAustralia faces turmoil over Venice Biennale participation after controversy surrounding artist Khaled Sabsabi's past works.Creative Australia faced backlash for sudden withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino for the 2026 Biennale.
Censorship and Australia's Venice Biennale pavilion, a controversial AI auction, and Elizabeth Catlett in Washington-podcastThe Australian pavilion for the Venice Biennale faces uncertainty after a controversial artist selection was rescinded just days after its announcement.
Zeitz museum's Koyo Kouoh appointed as curator of 2026 Venice BiennaleKoyo Kouoh's appointment as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale is a historic milestone for African representation in the art world.
Embrace of Indigenous artists reaches London thanks to influence of Venice BiennaleIndigenous artists gained significant recognition at the Venice Biennale, raising questions about the sustainability of this attention.
Luminous' truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New ZealandA Maori artist collective, Mataaho, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for their work Takapau, celebrating indigenous artistry and honoring traditional Maori craftsmanship.
Australia faces 'international shame' over removal of Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale, senators toldKhaled Sabsabi's removal as Australia's artist for the Venice Biennale raises concerns over artistic freedom and political influences.
More Australian art world figures condemn decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabi's Venice Biennale projectAustralia faces turmoil over Venice Biennale participation after controversy surrounding artist Khaled Sabsabi's past works.Creative Australia faced backlash for sudden withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino for the 2026 Biennale.
Censorship and Australia's Venice Biennale pavilion, a controversial AI auction, and Elizabeth Catlett in Washington-podcastThe Australian pavilion for the Venice Biennale faces uncertainty after a controversial artist selection was rescinded just days after its announcement.
Zeitz museum's Koyo Kouoh appointed as curator of 2026 Venice BiennaleKoyo Kouoh's appointment as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale is a historic milestone for African representation in the art world.
Embrace of Indigenous artists reaches London thanks to influence of Venice BiennaleIndigenous artists gained significant recognition at the Venice Biennale, raising questions about the sustainability of this attention.
Luminous' truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New ZealandA Maori artist collective, Mataaho, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for their work Takapau, celebrating indigenous artistry and honoring traditional Maori craftsmanship.
KNOW LIMITSMataaho Collective's installation at the Venice Biennale exemplifies the blending of traditional Māori culture with contemporary artistic practices.
Portland Drag Clown Carla Rossi Climbed Jeffery Gibson's Installation at the 2024 Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale showcases Jeffrey Gibson's impactful art filled with fluorescent patterns and deep messages about history and displacement.
The Venice Biennale gets a closing ritual in the form of 'La Culebra'WangShui's performance channels ancient traditions through modern interpretations, showcasing the interplay between cultures and art forms.
Jeffrey Gibson's Venice Biennale show heads to the Broad in Los AngelesGibson's exhibition embodies a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, linking historical narratives of marginalized communities in the context of current political issues.
Tate's new Indigenous art fund taps into theme of Venice BiennaleTate aims to increase Indigenous representation in collection.
KNOW LIMITSMataaho Collective's installation at the Venice Biennale exemplifies the blending of traditional Māori culture with contemporary artistic practices.
Portland Drag Clown Carla Rossi Climbed Jeffery Gibson's Installation at the 2024 Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale showcases Jeffrey Gibson's impactful art filled with fluorescent patterns and deep messages about history and displacement.
The Venice Biennale gets a closing ritual in the form of 'La Culebra'WangShui's performance channels ancient traditions through modern interpretations, showcasing the interplay between cultures and art forms.
Jeffrey Gibson's Venice Biennale show heads to the Broad in Los AngelesGibson's exhibition embodies a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, linking historical narratives of marginalized communities in the context of current political issues.
Tate's new Indigenous art fund taps into theme of Venice BiennaleTate aims to increase Indigenous representation in collection.
Mataaho CollectiveMataaho Collective's 2024 Venice Biennale win reaffirms the significance of Māori weaving within contemporary art.
Israel Pavilion show that never opened in Venice will finally have its debutRuth Patir's "Keening" connects contemporary women's struggles to ancient history, emphasizing shared themes of despair and resilience.
'The desire to create is still there': Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska launches country's pavilion at the Venice BiennaleArt has a significant role in saving humanity and values amidst war and conflict.
Israel Pavilion show that never opened in Venice will finally have its debutRuth Patir's "Keening" connects contemporary women's struggles to ancient history, emphasizing shared themes of despair and resilience.
'The desire to create is still there': Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska launches country's pavilion at the Venice BiennaleArt has a significant role in saving humanity and values amidst war and conflict.
Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 2026 Venice BiennaleLubaina Himid, a pioneer of the Black British Art Movement, will represent the UK at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2024.
The Finnish Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Architecture as a Collaborative EndeavourThe Pavilion of Finland's exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in architecture.It aims to reveal the ongoing process of creation and preservation involved in the built environment.
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?Japanese artist Yuko Mohri subverts traditional expectations in her Venice Biennale exhibit with a playful yet poignant installation featuring rotting fruit as a power source.
Venice Biennale reveals 2024 visitor figuresThe Venice Biennale attracted 699,304 visitors, showcasing increased representation from younger and underrepresented groups.
Four Must-See Exhibitions at This Year's Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale showcases a diverse range of artists from various backgrounds and cultures, with this year's theme focusing on foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporans, exiles, or refugees.
Dorm Room Art?: At the Biennale - The Paris ReviewThe airport is the only place in Venice where the author did not get lost during the Venice Biennale.
The legacy and mystery of the display of Native American art at the 1932 Venice BiennaleHighlighting the historic representation of Native American artists at the Venice Biennale and the importance of recognizing their contributions.
Match Made in Venice: Tadao Ando and Zeng FanzhiThe Venice Biennale is a platform where unique collaborations between artists and architects result in stunning exhibitions.
Views from the 60th Venice Biennale of Art | Berlin Art LinkEncountering the unfamiliar at the Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' opens us up to new experiences.
Venice Biennale reveals 2024 visitor figuresThe Venice Biennale attracted 699,304 visitors, showcasing increased representation from younger and underrepresented groups.
Four Must-See Exhibitions at This Year's Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale showcases a diverse range of artists from various backgrounds and cultures, with this year's theme focusing on foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporans, exiles, or refugees.
Dorm Room Art?: At the Biennale - The Paris ReviewThe airport is the only place in Venice where the author did not get lost during the Venice Biennale.
The legacy and mystery of the display of Native American art at the 1932 Venice BiennaleHighlighting the historic representation of Native American artists at the Venice Biennale and the importance of recognizing their contributions.
Match Made in Venice: Tadao Ando and Zeng FanzhiThe Venice Biennale is a platform where unique collaborations between artists and architects result in stunning exhibitions.
Views from the 60th Venice Biennale of Art | Berlin Art LinkEncountering the unfamiliar at the Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' opens us up to new experiences.
Artist Lap-See Lam: My work is a way to connect generations'Chinese restaurants abroad represent a complex tapestry of survival, memory, and cultural identity, as explored through Lap-See Lam's artistic journey.
The Coming of World Art at the Venice BiennaleGoethe's vision of world literature emphasizes its global nature and cultural interconnectedness.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Ewa Juszkiewicz: "Locks with Leaves and Swelling Buds" Was a Special Part of the Venice BiennaleEwa Juszkiewicz's artwork explores women in historical portraits through a lens of deformation and anti-faciality, challenging viewers' perceptions.
The Coming of World Art at the Venice BiennaleGoethe's vision of world literature emphasizes its global nature and cultural interconnectedness.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Ewa Juszkiewicz: "Locks with Leaves and Swelling Buds" Was a Special Part of the Venice BiennaleEwa Juszkiewicz's artwork explores women in historical portraits through a lens of deformation and anti-faciality, challenging viewers' perceptions.
August Book Bag: from a New York dealer's memoir to a compilation of Glenn Ligon's writing and interviewsMemoir of art dealer's journey in NY art scene, artist Glenn Ligon's diverse writings, rising US painter Louis Fratino's Venice Biennale showcase.
Who Wins and Who Loses When We Share a MemeSocial media reshapes art spectatorship; sharing art online could enhance experience rather than diminish it.
the vatican pavilion takes shape within a women's prison at the venice art biennaleThe Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 focuses on human rights and marginalized individuals within a female prison, featuring works by notable artists.
Palestine references abound at the 60th Venice BiennaleArtists at the 60th Venice Biennale featured Palestine in their works amidst Israel-Hamas war
the vatican pavilion takes shape within a women's prison at the venice art biennaleThe Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 focuses on human rights and marginalized individuals within a female prison, featuring works by notable artists.
Palestine references abound at the 60th Venice BiennaleArtists at the 60th Venice Biennale featured Palestine in their works amidst Israel-Hamas war
Brazil's moment in the art-world spotlight extends to Frieze New YorkBrazilian galleries are expanding their presence in the global art market, seizing opportunities like the Venice Biennale and Frieze New York.
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsidersOutsider, queer, and Indigenous artists are highlighted at the 60th Venice Biennale, challenging mainstream art world norms.
Rotting Fruit, an Animatronic Mouse and Other Highlights of the Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale 2024 highlights underrepresented Indigenous and African artists and social justice themes amidst political unrest.
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsidersOutsider, queer, and Indigenous artists are highlighted at the 60th Venice Biennale, challenging mainstream art world norms.
Rotting Fruit, an Animatronic Mouse and Other Highlights of the Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale 2024 highlights underrepresented Indigenous and African artists and social justice themes amidst political unrest.
The Venice Pavilion Using Gardening as a Metaphor for DecolonisationAn unexpected garden installation at Palazzo Franchetti in Venice explores the historical significance of Creole gardens, challenging colonial plantations and showcasing diverse cultivation methods.
An Interview with Curator Bjorn Geldhof | Berlin Art Link'From Ukraine: Dare to Dream' exhibition at Venice Biennale highlights Ukrainian history and culture through art, emphasizing resilience and activism.
Ukraine's Bold Biennale Show, Two Years Into the InvasionThe film 'Civilians. Invasion' at the Ukraine Pavilion showcases a raw perspective of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through firsthand video footage.
Venice diary day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversationThe Venice Biennale attracts international art world professionals to Venice for previews, showcasing a mix of art, culture, and social gatherings.
My Venice Day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversationThe 60th Venice Biennale attracts international art world to the city.
Venice diary day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversationThe Venice Biennale attracts international art world professionals to Venice for previews, showcasing a mix of art, culture, and social gatherings.
My Venice Day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversationThe 60th Venice Biennale attracts international art world to the city.
India at Venice: no pavilion but more presence than ever beforeIndia's limited pavilion presence at the Venice Biennale contrasts with a significant increase in the representation of Indian artists in other exhibitions.
Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the ArsenaleMassimo Bartolini uses sound and scaffolding to maximize space in the Italian pavilion, providing a calming and introspective contrast to the bustling Arsenale.
Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the GiardiniThe media highlighted Israel's closure at Venice Biennale, overshadowing other pavilions' openings like Germany, Egypt, and Poland.
Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the ArsenaleMassimo Bartolini uses sound and scaffolding to maximize space in the Italian pavilion, providing a calming and introspective contrast to the bustling Arsenale.
Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the GiardiniThe media highlighted Israel's closure at Venice Biennale, overshadowing other pavilions' openings like Germany, Egypt, and Poland.
Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale DW 04/17/2024The Israel-Hamas conflict impacts the Venice Biennale, with the Israeli pavilion remaining closed in protest.
'No business as usual': Pro-Palestinian protests held at heart of Venice BiennaleProtestors at Venice Biennale opposed international support for Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale DW 04/17/2024The Israel-Hamas conflict impacts the Venice Biennale, with the Israeli pavilion remaining closed in protest.
'No business as usual': Pro-Palestinian protests held at heart of Venice BiennaleProtestors at Venice Biennale opposed international support for Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
Artificial intelligence takes a deep dive in new Venice showExploring how art can challenge Western categorizations and expand AI datasets through mythological storytelling at the Venice Biennale.
All change at Polish pavilion after initial artist is ousted by new, centrist governmentThe change in government led to the replacement of an exhibition focusing on Poland's history with one that explores the Ukrainian experience of war.