Biennale di Venezia Announces Visitor Voting for Golden Lions
The 61st Venice Biennale has opened public voting for the Golden Lions of the Visitors, awarding one artist from the international exhibition 'In Minor Keys' curated by Koyo Kouoh and one National Participation. Voting runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, and is open to ticket holders who have visited both the Giardini and Arsenale venues. The Biennale verifies dual-site attendance via its ticketing system and emails a unique voting link within 24 hours of the second visit. Each voter may cast one vote per category in a single anonymous session. Results will be announced at the Biennale's conclusion. Artist collectives in the international exhibition are treated as individual participants per the official list. All National Participations in the 61st edition are eligible for the second award.
Key facts
- Voting for the Golden Lions of the Visitors runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
- Voters must have visited both Giardini and Arsenale venues.
- The Biennale sends a voting link via email within 24 hours of the second venue visit.
- Each voter can cast one vote per category in a single anonymous session.
- One award is for an artist in 'In Minor Keys' curated by Koyo Kouoh.
- The second award is for a National Participation.
- Artist collectives are treated as individual participants.
- Results are announced at the end of the 61st Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Koyo Kouoh
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
- La Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- Arsenale