Erwin Wurm, Patrick Saytour, and Vatican Pavilion Highlight 2026 Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale features notable exhibitions at Museo Fortuny and Palazzo Vendramin Grimani, showcasing prominent artists. Erwin Wurm's solo exhibition, titled "Dreamers," runs until November 22, 2026, and is curated by Elisabetta Barisoni and Cristina Da Roit. Meanwhile, Patrick Saytour presents his first Italian solo show, also ending on November 22, curated by Daniela Ferretti, which includes a dialogue with Piero Manzoni. The Vatican Pavilion, titled "L'orecchio è l'occhio dell'anima," spans Castello and Cannaregio, featuring 24 artists, including Precious Okoyomon and Tarek Atoui, alongside sound compositions from notable musicians like Patti Smith and Brian Eno.
Key facts
- Museo Fortuny hosts Erwin Wurm solo show 'Dreamers' until November 22, 2026
- Exhibition curated by Elisabetta Barisoni and Cristina Da Roit
- Patrick Saytour first Italian solo show at Palazzo Vendramin Grimani until November 22
- Saytour show curated by Daniela Ferretti, includes dialogue with Piero Manzoni
- Vatican Pavilion titled 'L'orecchio è l'occhio dell'anima' curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ben Vickers
- Vatican Pavilion involves 24 artists including Precious Okoyomon and Tarek Atoui
- Sound compositions by Patti Smith, Brian Eno, Meredith Monk, FKA Twigs, Caterina Barbieri
- Vatican Pavilion spans two sites: Castello and Cannaregio
Entities
Artists
- Erwin Wurm
- Elisabetta Barisoni
- Cristina Da Roit
- Patrick Saytour
- Daniela Ferretti
- Piero Manzoni
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Ben Vickers
- Precious Okoyomon
- Tarek Atoui
- Patti Smith
- Brian Eno
- Meredith Monk
- FKA Twigs
- Caterina Barbieri
- Hildegard of Bingen
- José Tolentino de Mendonça
- Koyo Kouoh
Institutions
- Museo Fortuny
- Fondazione dell'Albero d'Oro
- Palazzo Vendramin Grimani
- Vatican Pavilion
- Santa Sede
- Soundwalk Collective
- Complesso di Santa Maria Ausiliatrice
- Giardino Mistico dei Carmelitani Scalzi
- Abbazia di Santa Ildegarda di Eibingen
- Artuu Magazine
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- San Marco
- San Polo
- Castello
- Cannaregio
- Bruck an der Mur
- Austria
- Nice
- France
- Aubais
- Eibingen
- Germany