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Les Innombrables Stage Non-Performance at Austrian Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2026

exhibition · 2026-05-21

The Swiss art collective Les Innombrables, active since the 1990s, presented a non-performance at the Austrian Pavilion during the 61st Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. This marked their first adoption of a non-performance, which they described as a long-sought artistic form. In a statement, they thanked the Seaworld Venice team, which according to a sign comprises individuals of 17 nationalities. The collective is known for seizing found realities and performances in art-fair contexts, with past works at Frieze LA 2019, Art Basel Miami, and previous Venice Biennales. Their speaker declined further comment, citing a busy schedule sipping Spritz.

Key facts

  • Les Innombrables are a Swiss art collective active since the 1990s.
  • They adopted a non-performance for the first time at the Austrian Pavilion.
  • The non-performance took place at the 61st Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026.
  • The Austrian Pavilion's Seaworld Venice team includes individuals of 17 nationalities.
  • Les Innombrables have previously exhibited at Frieze LA 2019 and Art Basel Miami.
  • The collective is known for seizing found realities and performances.
  • Their speaker declined further comment.
  • The event was held at the Giardini in Venice, Italy.

Entities

Artists

  • Les Innombrables

Institutions

  • Austrian Pavilion
  • Venice Biennale
  • Frieze LA
  • Art Basel Miami

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Giardini

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