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Venice Biennale 2015 Dates Set for May 9 to November 22 with Early Previews

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

The 56th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale will run from May 9 to November 22, 2015. Curated by Okwui Enwezor, previews are expected on May 6-8, earlier than typical schedules. This timing creates a conflict with Frieze New York's usual summer calendar slot. According to The Art Newspaper, a fair spokesperson indicated dates weren't confirmed, suggesting the commercial event won't compete with the curatorial showcase. Meanwhile, Art Basel has rescheduled its Hong Kong edition to March 13-14, moving it from May. The earlier preview period marks a shift in the international art calendar alignment.

Key facts

  • Venice Biennale dates: May 9 to November 22, 2015
  • 56th International Art Exhibition curated by Okwui Enwezor
  • Previews expected May 6-8, 2015
  • Earlier preview clashes with Frieze New York's usual summer slot
  • Frieze New York dates not confirmed per spokesperson
  • Art Basel Hong Kong moved to March 13-14 from May
  • Source: The Art Newspaper via ArtReview
  • Event type: major international art exhibition

Entities

Artists

  • Okwui Enwezor

Institutions

  • Venice Biennale
  • The Art Newspaper
  • Frieze New York
  • Art Basel

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • New York
  • United States
  • Hong Kong
  • China

Sources