Venice Biennale 2026: Chan and Jewel on Eco-Feminism and Post-Spirituality
At the 2026 Venice Biennale, two exhibitions—Wallace Chan's 'Vessels of Other Worlds' and Jewel's 'Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost'—present eco-feminist and post-spiritual perspectives. Both artists use early mythology to explore survival through transcendence and repair. Chan focuses on preservation, while Jewel emphasizes embodiment and relational care. The exhibitions are located away from the main national pavilions, offering a quieter, stewardship-oriented alternative to the Biennale's typical spectacle and geopolitical performances.
Key facts
- Two exhibitions at the 2026 Venice Biennale: Wallace Chan's 'Vessels of Other Worlds' and Jewel's 'Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost'.
- Both exhibitions explore eco-feminism and post-spirituality.
- Chan proposes preservation through transcendence.
- Jewel insists on repair through embodiment and relational care.
- The exhibitions are located away from the heavily trafficked national pavilions.
- Both artists use early mythology as a starting point.
- The exhibitions resist spectacle in favor of stewardship.
- The Biennale is often defined by spectacle, scale, and geopolitical performance.
Entities
Artists
- Wallace Chan
- Jewel
Locations
- Venice
- Italy