Venice Biennale 2026
Breaking news, analysis, interviews and more from the world-famous exhibition, including The Art Newspaper’s on-the-ground coverage
Breaking news, analysis, interviews and more from the world-famous exhibition, including The Art Newspaper’s on-the-ground coverage
Jafa and Richard Prince come together for the first time in an explosive new exhibition which shows their shared interest in appropriation and the real America
The South Korean artist, whose work is on show in Venice's Piazza San Marco during the Biennale, describes how his work combines the natural and industrial, and why he taught himself to draw breath—literally
Derrick Adams’ piece features “beams of gold signifying the brilliance and reach” of the curator’s influence
Lavar Munroe is showing work alongside that of his mentor, the late John Beadle, celebrating the islands' community and carnival traditions
Ei Arakawa-Nash's exhibition explores the nature of caregiving, inspired by becoming a parent to twins
The show "Canicula" is the third in a series presented by Fondazione In Between Art Film
This year’s Austrian pavilion echoes the science-fiction film “Waterworld”, with a side order of body horror
The self-styled “grandmother of performance art” is the first female living artist to exhibit at the Gallerie dell’Accademia—and she wants everyone to join in
Our guide to the themes and strands of this year's international exhibition, and some of the key artists on display
Iran appears to have withdrawn from the 61st edition of the event, amid rising tensions and fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East
From a Christie's exhibition to a posthumous display of Mel Ramos, this year numerous explicitly commercial shows signal a shift in attitude
Artist Amina Agueznay has created a 300 sq m site-specific installation in the Arsenale
The head of the Venice-based publisher and exhibition organising company shares his suggestions for places to eat, shop and explore
The five-person jury resigned amid an escalating dispute over the participation of Israel and Russia at this year’s Biennale
Baselitz’s death comes on the eve of a major exhibition of his latest paintings at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini concurrent with the Venice Biennale
Israel and Russia's return to the Biennale has sparked threats of disruption
The sweeping exhibition "The Promise of Change" demonstrates the painter’s fascination with art history and mythology, and his movement between dreams and documentary
The Biennale's five-member international jury announced on Thursday that it would not award prizes to countries “whose leaders are currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court”
The latest announcements of the key players representing their countries at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
Ambitious art projects abound across the streets—and islands—of Venice
The Holy See pavilion will honour the the life and legacy of the Benedictine nun, Saint Hildegard of Bingen
Dozens of MEPs signed a letter decrying Russia’s plan to return to the Biennale and urging the suspension of all EU funding
The artist meanwhile has heavily criticised her country’s decision to leave its official pavilion empty
Signatories include artists Alfredo Jaar, Yto Barrada, Rosana Paulino, Meriem Bennani and Cauleen Smith, along with curators such as Binna Choi and Carles Guerra
Russia’s decision to put on a show in Venice has prompted criticism from Russian dissidents and Ukrainian artists
Ben Luke speaks to Jane Morris about the 2026 Biennale artists and framework, takes a tour of the late González's show at the Barbican. Plus, a conversation about a long-hidden Emin work
The team announced the 111 artists and artist collectives—many of whom come from the Global South—that will be included in the exhibition "In Minor Keys"
His double appearance in Venice is “a major historic first for an Australian artist”, the government body Creative Australia says
The announcement comes after a court dismissed Gabrielle Goliath’s attempt to have her project reinstated—a ruling that has been met with anger by members of South Africa’s art world
The artist and the curator Ingrid Masondo will be challenging the decision handed down by a judge from South Africa’s high court