Jewel's 'Matriclysm' at Salone Verde During Venice Biennale 2026
Singer-songwriter Jewel (born 1974 in Payson) presents her largest exhibition to date, 'Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost,' at the Salone Verde in Venice from May 6 to November 22, 2026, coinciding with the 2026 Venice Biennale. Curated by Joe Thompson, the immersive environment integrates painting, textiles, sculpture, sound, and installation around three conceptual nuclei: First Mother, Heart of the Ocean, and The Seven Sisters. The show explores the erosion of immaterial heritage linked to motherhood, care, and intergenerational transmission, addressing the commodification of female power. Jewel, a Grammy-nominated musician and author who studied at Interlochen Arts Academy, has long practiced drawing, painting, and sculpture, with her museum debut in the US in 2024. The exhibition incorporates real-time astronomical and oceanic data to connect the body with larger natural systems.
Key facts
- Jewel's exhibition 'Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost' runs from May 6 to November 22, 2026.
- The show is held at Salone Verde in Venice during the 2026 Venice Biennale.
- Curated by Joe Thompson, the exhibition includes painting, textiles, sculpture, sound, and installation.
- The work is structured around three themes: First Mother, Heart of the Ocean, and The Seven Sisters.
- Jewel is a Grammy-nominated musician and author who studied at Interlochen Arts Academy.
- Her museum debut occurred in the United States in 2024.
- The exhibition uses real-time astronomical and oceanic data.
- The show addresses the commodification of female power and the erosion of immaterial heritage.
Entities
Artists
- Jewel
Institutions
- Salone Verde
- Interlochen Arts Academy
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Payson
- United States