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The 2026 Venice Biennale Wants to Cut Through the Noise
The late curator Koyo Kouoh envisioned an exhibition that would “shift to a slower gear and tune in to the frequencies of the minor keys.”
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US Government Calls for Venice Biennale Proposals Focused on “American Values”
The newly opened grant portal for the United States pavilion features updated Trumpian language and a shortened timeline for applications.
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Australia’s Gold Lion Winners “Appalled” by Decision to Drop Khaled Sabsabi
Artist Archie Moore and curator Ellie Buttrose called for reinstating the artist and curator originally selected for the 2026 pavilion.
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Qatar to Build National Pavilion in the Venice Biennale’s Giardini
The Gulf country announced the construction of a permanent national pavilion in the historic garden, the third country in 50 years to do so.
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Australia's Decision to Drop Its Venice Biennale Artist Ignites Uproar
Several senior arts officials have resigned in solidarity with Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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Why Did Australia Abruptly Ditch Its Venice Biennale Artist and Curator?
It took only one week for the country to find a reason to disqualify Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh as Its New Curator
The Cameroonian curator, who leads the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, was named the artistic director of the international exhibition’s 2026 edition.
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Venice Biennale Sees Second-Highest Turnout in Its History
This year’s edition drew over half a million visitors, still fewer than its 2022 edition.
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Yto Barrada to Represent France at Next Venice Biennale
The French-Moroccan artist is known for poignant works exploring border communities, migration, climate change, and cross-cultural dialogue.
Opinion
A Swell of Native Pride at Jeffrey Gibson’s Venice Symposium
The sense of collective strength throughout the three-day event was as palpable as the beats of the drums during the performances, the rhythms we felt in our gut.
Art
The Universes Within Universes of Josèfa Ntjam
The artist’s immersive video installation draws upon myriad creation myths to thread a powerful narrative throughout the extremities of our cosmos.
Podcast
Skeleton Deities and Political Mind Games at the Venice Biennale
Hrag Vartanian and AX Mina discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what drew political protests at the “Olympics of the art world.”