An Empty Pavilion in Venice: South Africa

The pavilion selected by South Africa for the 2026 Venice Biennale was canceled by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie due to artist Gabrielle Goliath’s project “Elegy,” which references Gaza. After a lawsuit filed by the artist and curator Ingrid

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Türkiye Pavilion at Architecture Biennale: Grounded

Curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa and coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), Türkiye Pavilion presents Grounded at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from 10 May to 23 November 2025.

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Gaza Artists Defy War with Bold Biennale

In the midst of ongoing conflict and devastation, Palestinian artists in Gaza are preparing to launch a biennale that defies the siege and celebrates resilience. The event aims to showcase the art of around 50 Gazan artists, emphasizing the power of creative