Bvlgari Partners with Venice Biennale, Presents Three Artist Commissions for 2026 Edition
Bvlgari has formed an exclusive collaboration with Biennale Arte for the upcoming editions in 2026, 2028, and 2030. During the 61st Venice Biennale, which is curated by Koyo Kouoh under the theme "In Minor Keys," Canadian artist Lotus L Kang presents "The face of desire is loss" at the Bvlgari Pavilion, showcasing unfixed photographic film alongside sculptural pieces. Additionally, a collateral exhibition at Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana features Italian artists Lara Favaretto and Monia Ben Hamouda, whose works "Momentary Monument – The Library" and "Fragments of Fire Worship" explore cultural narratives. Laura Burdese, Bvlgari's deputy CEO and future CEO starting July 2026, underscores the importance of a lasting legacy. The maison also highlights its heritage restoration initiatives and the Fondazione Bvlgari, established in 2024.
Key facts
- Bvlgari is exclusive partner of Biennale Arte 2026 for 2026, 2028, and 2030 editions.
- The 61st Venice Biennale is curated by the late Koyo Kouoh under the theme 'In Minor Keys'.
- Lotus L Kang presents 'The face of desire is loss' at the Bvlgari Pavilion in the Giardini's Spazio Esedra.
- Lara Favaretto and Monia Ben Hamouda exhibit at the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Piazza San Marco.
- Favaretto's 'Momentary Monument – The Library' is in the Salone Sansovino; Ben Hamouda's 'Fragments of Fire Worship' is in the vestibule.
- Both Italian artists have ties to MAXXI; Favaretto won the 2004–5 Prize for Young Italian Art, Ben Hamouda won the Bvlgari Prize in 2024.
- Laura Burdese, deputy CEO of Bvlgari, will become CEO in July 2026.
- Bvlgari restored the Scala d'Oro at Palazzo Ducale in Venice, the Spanish Steps, and the Baths of Caracalla mosaics in Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Lotus L Kang
- Lara Favaretto
- Monia Ben Hamouda
- Koyo Kouoh
- Sotirio Bulgari
- Paolo Veronese
- Pietrangelo Buttafuoco
- Jean-Christophe Babin
- Lotus L. Kang
- Lara Mimosa Montes
- Kim Hyesoon
- Jacopo Sansovino
- Cardinale Bessarione
- Bruce Nauman
- Christo
- Yoko Ono
- Titian
- Pasolini
Institutions
- Bvlgari
- Fondazione Bvlgari
- La Biennale di Venezia
- MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts
- Whitney Biennial
- MoMA
- LACMA
- Whitney Museum
- Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Palazzo Ducale
- San Pietro Martire church
- Canvas
- Venice Biennale
- MAXXI
- American Academy in Rome
- Wallpaper*
- Biennale di Venezia
- Bvlgari Hotel Milano
- ChertLüdde
- Bulgari
- Fondazione Bulgari
- Biennale Arte di Venezia
- Bulgari Hotel Milan
- San Pietro Martire
- Terme di Caracalla
- Collezione Torlonia
- Artribune
- Bvlgari Pavilion
- Giardini della Biennale
- Venice Venice Hotel
- MAXXI Bvlgari art prize
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Venice
- New York
- USA
- Los Angeles
- Murano
- Giardini
- Spazio Esedra
- Piazza San Marco
- Salone Sansovino
- San Marco Square
- South Korea
- Milan
- Venezia
- Milano
- Berlin
- Vestibolo
- Biblioteca Marciana
- Toronto
- Turin
- al-Qayrawan
- Ponte di Rialto