The Venice Biennale announced that next year’s edition will follow the vision of its curator, Koyo Kouoh, who died of cancer last month, just days before she was set to share its theme. Titled ‘In Minor Keys’, the 61st International Art Exhibition
Koyo Kouoh, the first person of African descent appointed as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 57.
Venice Biennale has announced that Koyo Kouoh has been selected to lead the world’s largest recurring art exhibition. She will become only the second African-born curator to oversee the Biennale, following Okwui Enwezor, who made history as the curator of its 2015
Though the Sixtieth Venice Biennale remains open through November 2024, several countries have already announced their representatives for the Sixty-First Biennale, which opens in April 2026. Ireland, Estonia, Canada, and Luxembourg have each named artists to bring fresh and innovative perspectives to
On how many days and in how many hours can you visit the 60th Venice Biennale, which opened with more than 80 country pavilions and around 120 collateral events? If you want to see the important museums in Venice embellished with contemporary
Turkey’s prominent contemporary artist Nil Yalter has been awarded the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement by the Venice Biennale, along with Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino. The award has been given for their enduring influence and significant contributions to contemporary art. Both
The Türkiye Pavilion presents Hollow and Broken: A State of the World, a site-specific installation by Gülsün Karamustafa. The work reflects the artist’s contemplation of current affairs on various scales, from inter-personal to inter-national, encompassing themes of deficiency and desolation. Space plays
Ignacy Czwartos, originally chosen to represent Poland at the 2024 Venice Biennale but later removed from the lineup due to opposition from the new government, will now unveil an independent exhibition titled “Polonia Uncensored” in Venice this month. Scheduled to debut on
According to reports in the Italian press, Russia has decided to allocate its unused national pavilion at the Venice Biennale to Bolivia. The decision comes as Russia is abstaining from participation in the Biennale for the second consecutive year, following its invasion
Pope Francis has revealed his intention to stop at the 60th Venice Biennale on April 28, during a planned one-day visit to Rome. This visit marks the first time the current Bishop of Rome will attend the prestigious biennial event. During his
The Venice Biennale has announced the participation of 331 artists and collectives for this year’s edition, scheduled to take place from April 20 to November 24. The extensive list was unveiled during a press conference in Venice. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the
The upcoming 60th Venice Biennale, scheduled to run from April 20 to November 24, 2024, has already faced setbacks as some countries announce withdrawals from their national pavilions. While curators and artists are eagerly preparing for the prestigious event, several nations have