Hyperallergic Hails 'In Minor Keys' as Venice Biennale's Top Show

Hakim Bishara, Editor-in-Chief of Hyperallergic, lauds 'In Minor Keys,' the primary exhibition of the 2026 Venice Biennale, referring to it as 'a powerful tribute to the billions who experience both sorrow and exuberance within their hearts.' Curated by Koyo Kouoh, this posthumous showcase includes 111 artists from around the globe and is celebrated as a victory for historically marginalized communities. Khaled Sabsabi, who faced temporary removal as the Australian pavilion's representative due to pressure from pro-Israel groups, was later reinstated by Kouoh for the main exhibition following government intervention. Aruna d'Souza speaks with Sabsabi about his work 'khalil' at the Arsenale. Additionally, a jewel heist at the Louvre from last year is set to be made into a film, while a study suggests museum visits may help slow aging. Stephanie Hill Wilchfort shares her thoughts on NYC's cultural funding, and Paula Kamps, Tess Jaray, and Ben Morea are commemorated. An exhibition at the Thomas Cole Site, curated by Scott Manning Stevens, showcases Indigenous artists.