Venice Biennale 2026 Guide: Wallace Chan, Judy Chicago, Marina Abramović and More
The Untitled Association has published a guide detailing exhibitions for the 61st Venice Biennale, spanning locations from Campo San Zaccaria to Giudecca. Noteworthy events include 'Vessels of Other Worlds' by Wallace Chan at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà, curated by James Putnam, alongside a parallel exhibition at Long Museum Shanghai set to launch on July 18, 2026. 'Etruschi e Veneti', curated by Chiara Squarcina and Margherita Tirelli, can be found at Palazzo Ducale. Lorenzo Quinn's 'I Give You My Heart' at Galleria Contini explores themes of connection. Additionally, AKKA Project will unveil Dawit Abebe's 'BLACKBOX' on June 18, while Galleria Dorothea van der Koelen commemorates 25 years with a group exhibition. Other highlights include Patrick Saytour's solo showcase and Marina Abramović's 'Transforming Energy' for her 80th birthday.
Key facts
- Wallace Chan's 'Vessels of Other Worlds' at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà runs May 8 to October 18, 2026.
- A parallel Wallace Chan exhibition opens at Long Museum Shanghai on July 18, 2026.
- Palazzo Ducale's 'Etruschi e Veneti' runs until September 29, 2026.
- Lorenzo Quinn's 'I Give You My Heart' at Galleria Contini runs April 24 to November 22, 2026.
- Dawit Abebe's residency 'BLACKBOX' at AKKA Project culminates in a show opening June 18, 2026.
- Judy Chicago's 'The Materiality of Judy Chicago' at Galleria Alberta Pane runs May 8 to November 22, 2026.
- Marina Abramović's 'Transforming Energy' at Gallerie dell'Accademia runs May 6 to November 19, 2026.
- Dale Chihuly's 'CHIHULY: Venice 2026' features three monumental sculptures along the Canal Grande.
- Galleria Dorothea van der Koelen's 25th anniversary group show runs May 8 to November 22, 2026.
- Jeremy Deller's 'The Constant Buzz of a Drone' at extra BENTIVOGLIO runs May 5 to July 19, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Wallace Chan
- Lorenzo Quinn
- Dawit Abebe
- Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi
- Patrick Saytour
- Judy Chicago
- Nikima Jagudajev
- Rachel Youn
- Marina Abramović
- Jeremy Deller
- Dale Chihuly
- Lisetta Carmi
- Jürgen Klauke
- Kinki Texas
- Josef Rainer
- James Putnam
- Chiara Squarcina
- Margherita Tirelli
- Allison Raddock
- Irene Calderoni
- Davide Trabucco
- Daniela Ferretti
- Shai Baitel
- Roberta Battaglia
- Cristiana Sburlino
Institutions
- Untitled Association
- Biennale di Venezia
- Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà
- Palazzo Ducale
- Fondazione Luigi Rovati
- Fondazione Bonotto
- Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia Giancarlo Ligabue
- Galleria Contini
- AKKA Project
- Galleria Dorothea van der Koelen
- Satine
- Fondazione dell'Albero d'Oro
- Galleria Alberta Pane
- Scuola Piccola Zattere
- Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia
- Palazzo Bentivoglio
- extra BENTIVOGLIO
- Pilchuck Glass School
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti
- Galleria Alessandro Casciaro
- Ncontemporary
- Long Museum Shanghai
- Studio Berengo
- JRP|Editions
- Corning Museum of Glass
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Campo San Zaccaria
- Riva degli Schiavoni
- San Marco
- Canal Grande
- Dorsoduro
- Giudecca
- Palazzo Vendramin Grimani
- Ca' del Duca
- Calle dei Guardiani
- Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo
- Ponte dell'Accademia
- Palazzo Querini a Ca' Balà
- Shanghai
- China
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- New York
- United States
- Milan
- Bolzano
Sources
- Exibart —