Biennale President Buttafuoco Receives Mongolian Friendship Medal
On May 8, 2026, Mongolian Minister of Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Aldarjavkhlan Jukov, by decree of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, awarded Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco the Nairamdal (Friendship) Medal. The honor recognizes Buttafuoco's significant contribution to strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Italy. The ceremony coincided with the Mongolia Pavilion's presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Mongolia's exhibition, titled Entanglements: Connectivities Across Borders, is held at Squero Castello, Salizada Streta 368. This marks Mongolia's sixth participation in the Biennale Arte, following its debut in 2015.
Key facts
- Pietrangelo Buttafuoco received the Nairamdal (Friendship) Medal from Mongolia
- The medal was awarded by decree of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa
- Minister Aldarjavkhlan Jukov presented the medal on May 8, 2026
- The award recognizes Buttafuoco's contribution to Mongolia-Italy relations
- The ceremony took place during the Mongolia Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale
- Mongolia's exhibition is titled Entanglements: Connectivities Across Borders
- The exhibition is located at Squero Castello, Salizada Streta 368
- Mongolia first participated in the Biennale Arte in 2015
- This is Mongolia's sixth participation in the Biennale Arte
Entities
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
- Mongolia Pavilion
- Ministry of Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Mongolia
- Squero Castello
- Salizada Streta 368