Art Plugged’s Top 5 National Pavilions at Venice Biennale 2026

The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, named 'In Minor Keys' and curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, is happening from May 9 to November 22 at locations like the Giardini and Arsenale. Art Plugged highlights five key national pavilions. The Nordic Pavilion, representing Finland, Norway, and Sweden, features 'How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin?', curated by Anna Mustonen, with artists such as Benjamin Orlow and Klara Kristalova, inspired by Nordic tales. Japan’s Pavilion, curated by Horikawa Lisa and Takahashi Mizuki, showcases Ei Arakawa-Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies', where visitors can interact with 200 baby dolls. The Austrian Pavilion presents Florentina Holzinger’s 'Seaworld', featuring unique performances. The Bahamas Pavilion, curated by Krista Thompson, dives into Bahamian culture, while the British Pavilion presents 'Predicting History: Testing Translation', led by Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska, focusing on migration and Black histories.