April 2026: Biennale, Baitel exhibition, Tavella award, Catacombs reopening, Cai Guo-Qiang festival events

On May 1, 2026, L'ŒIL released its 795th issue, featuring a variety of articles on art events. Maud de la Forterie wrote about the Venice Biennale in "Biennale d’art de Venise : le temps des nuances." Bina Baitel made history as the first designer to showcase her award-winning Monument des championnes et des champions at the Centre d’art contemporain de la Matmut, as reported by Christine Coste. Architect Amelia Tavella, hailing from Corsica, was honored with the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2026 for her work that integrates Mediterranean landscapes with historical elements, according to Mathieu Oui. Additionally, the Catacombs of Paris reopened after renovations, revealing a delicate underground heritage, while artist Cai Guo-Qiang launched a monumental sky work for the Festival Normandie impressionniste, as covered by Anne-Cécile Sanchez.