Venice Biennale 2026: all the national pavilions, artists and curators so far
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Venice Biennale 2026: all the national pavilions, artists and curators so far
"The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, the most prestigious and oldest-running art biennial, will open on 9 May. The main exhibition will follow the curatorial plan set out by the late Koyo Kouoh, while countries from around the world have been announcing the artists who will represent them in the national pavilions. To help you keep on top of the latest pavilion news, we have brought together all the participating artists and organisers announced so far."
"Belgium Artist: Miet Warlop Organisers: Caroline Dumalin; Flemish Community of Belgium Where: Giardini Brazil Artists: Rosana Paulino and Adriana Varejão Organisers: Diane Lima; Fundação Bienal de São Paulo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture Where: Giardini Canada Artist: Abbas Akhavan Organisers: Kim Nguyen; National Gallery of Canada Where: Giardini * For more on this pavilion, see Canada and Estonia lead the race to name 2026 Venice Biennale artists"
The 61st Venice Biennale will run from 9 May to 22 November 2026 across the Giardini, Arsenale and various venues around Venice. The main exhibition will follow the curatorial plan set out by the late Koyo Kouoh. Countries worldwide have announced artists and organisers for national pavilions, with many confirmed in Giardini and other Venice locations. Announced representatives include Khaled Sabsabi for Australia, Florentina Holzinger for Austria, Lavar Munroe and John Beadle for the Bahamas, Miet Warlop for Belgium, Rosana Paulino and Adriana Varejão for Brazil, and Abbas Akhavan for Canada. Some pavilions include notes on reinstatements and selection details.
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