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Moldova Debuts at Venice Biennale with Pavel Brăila Drone Installation

exhibition · 2026-05-08

Moldova is participating for the first time in the 61st Venice Biennale with Pavel Brăila's installation titled 'On the Thousand and Second Night,' curated by Adelina Luft. Located at Santa Veneranda within the Chiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia, this work addresses the Biennale's theme 'In Minor Keys' by delving into subtle frequencies of whisper, awareness, and closeness. Utilizing drones, the project elevates family memories, creating an environment for contemplation where imagination and tangible culture act as vessels of continuity.

Key facts

  • Moldova participates in the 61st Venice Biennale for the first time.
  • Artist Pavel Brăila presents 'On the Thousand and Second Night'.
  • Curator is Adelina Luft from Romania.
  • Venue is Santa Veneranda, part of Chiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia in Venice.
  • Project responds to Biennale theme 'In Minor Keys'.
  • Installation uses drones to keep family memories airborne.
  • Supported by Moldova's Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Project affirms Moldova's commitment to international cultural dialogue.

Entities

Artists

  • Pavel Brăila

Institutions

  • Ministry of Culture of Moldova
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova
  • La Biennale di Venezia

Locations

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Santa Veneranda
  • Chiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia

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