Bahamas Resort Art Fair Elevates Caribbean Art Scene and Announces Venice Biennale Pavilion

The FUZE Caribbean Art Fair, held at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Bahamas, concluded its third edition with significant developments for regional art. The event announced that artists Lavar Munroe and the late John Beadle will represent the Bahamas at the 2026 Venice Biennale, marking the country's second national pavilion. Organized with support from Baha Mar, which provided complimentary exhibition spaces, the fair gathered galleries and institutions from across the Caribbean, including Trinidad's Y Art Gallery and Jamaica's National Gallery. While sales were limited, participants emphasized the importance of regional networking and visibility. The fair also facilitated educational tours for local students and featured critical works addressing tourism, highlighting both opportunities and tensions in the resort-based model.