Basque Country Returns to Venice for 50th Anniversary of 1976 Biennale

From May 6 to May 8, 2026, the Basque Country will showcase 'I Baschi alla Biennale 1976/2026,' commemorating 50 years since its debut at the Venice Biennale in 1976. This initiative delves into the role of art as a means of liberation and communal expression. The exhibition launches on May 6 at Palazzo Contarini, featuring audiovisual materials from 1976 alongside modern pieces. The formal opening takes place on May 7 at 10 AM at Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista, with Lehendakari Imanol Pradales in attendance. Additionally, an international conference titled 'Euskadi alla Biennale di Venezia, 1976: memoria per il futuro' will be held on May 7 at Ca' Foscari University, concluding with a performance by Tripak. The Basque Government, in collaboration with Artium Museoa and Ca' Foscari University, is promoting this project.