Biennale Arte 2026: 10 Must-See National Pavilions at the Arsenale
The upcoming 2026 Venice Biennale, themed 'In Minor Keys' and curated by Koyo Kouoh, will feature national pavilions at the Arsenale that highlight interconnected ecosystems. The India Pavilion, titled 'Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home,' showcases five artists, including Sumakshi Singh, who reconstructs her demolished New Delhi residence in her piece 'Permanent Address.' Curated by Haitham Al Busafi, the Oman Pavilion offers an immersive experience with sand and sound. Mexico's pavilion, 'Actos invisibles para sostener el universo,' created by RojoNegro, features a ritualistic space. Additional highlights include Turkey's 'A Kiss on the Eyes' by Nilbar Güreş, Lebanon's 'Don't Get Me Wrong' by Nabil Nahas, and more, including the Italian Pavilion 'Con te con tutto' by Chiara Camoni, inspired by Etruscan art.
Key facts
- The 2026 Venice Biennale is curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title 'In Minor Keys'.
- The article highlights 10 national pavilions at the Arsenale.
- India Pavilion: 'Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home' features artists Alwar Balasubramaniam (Bala), Ranjani Shettar, Sumakshi Singh, Skarma Sonam Tashi, and Asim Waqif.
- Sumakshi Singh's 'Permanent Address' reconstructs her demolished family home in New Delhi using thread.
- Oman Pavilion: Haitham Al Busafi's 'Al-zaanah' uses sand, suspended metal, and sound.
- Mexico Pavilion: RojoNegro collective (María Sosa and Noé Martínez) presents 'Actos invisibles para sostener el universo'.
- Turkey Pavilion: Nilbar Güreş's 'A Kiss on the Eyes' includes sculptures, videos, and textiles.
- Lebanon Pavilion: Nabil Nahas's 'Don't Get Me Wrong' is a 45-meter frieze of 26 painted panels.
- Morocco Pavilion: Amina Agueznay's 'Asǝṭṭa' focuses on weaving as ritual.
- Saudi Arabia Pavilion: Dana Awartani's installation uses over 29,000 sun-dried clay bricks.
- Luxembourg Pavilion: Aline Bouvy's 'La Merde' features a female-excrement alter ego.
- Singapore Pavilion: Amanda Heng Liang Ngim's 'A Pause' includes video and architectural installation.
- Italian Pavilion: Chiara Camoni's 'Con te con tutto' uses clay and references Etruscan art.
Entities
Artists
- Koyo Kouoh
- Alwar Balasubramaniam (Bala)
- Ranjani Shettar
- Sumakshi Singh
- Skarma Sonam Tashi
- Asim Waqif
- Haitham Al Busafi
- María Sosa
- Noé Martínez
- Jessica Berlanga
- Nilbar Güreş
- Nabil Nahas
- Nada Ghandour
- Amina Agueznay
- Dana Awartani
- Antonia Carver
- Hafsa Alkhudairi
- Aline Bouvy
- Amanda Heng Liang Ngim
- Selene Yap
- Chiara Camoni
- Toni Morrison
- Gabriel García Márquez
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
- Arsenale
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Sultanate of Oman
- Coordinación Nacional de Artes Visuales, INBAL
- Singapore Art Museum
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Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- India
- New Delhi
- Oman
- Mexico
- Turkey
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- United States
- Morocco
- Saudi Arabia
- Luxembourg
- Singapore
Sources
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