Armen Agop Represents Egypt at 61st Venice Biennale

Armen Agop is representing Egypt at the 61st Venice Biennale, which runs from 9 May to 22 November 2026. The pavilion is located in the Giardini. Agop's exhibition features works that are 'deprived of narrative or message,' focusing on the internal world. Viewers are asked to be silent and not take photos, as silence is intended to activate the viewer's inner world. Agop's practice aligns with the Biennale theme 'In Minor Keys,' curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, emphasizing slowness, soberness, and internal energy. Agop describes his work as not entertainment but a means to nourish souls. He notes that Egypt's pavilion symbolizes cultural coexistence, referencing his grandfather, a survivor of the Armenian genocide, who found refuge in Egypt. Agop also serves as curator of the pavilion, balancing organizational tasks with artistic work. The Biennale is presented in partnership with Versace.