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Venice Biennale

The latest news from one of the world's most prestigious cultural exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge art, architecture and film

A performer in Taus Makhacheva’s And What Did You Say? (2026) uses movement and objects to explore how gossip enters the body, changes shape and passes between people. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

Rumour has it: Artist turns gossip into movement at the UAE Pavilion in Venice

Art & DesignAugust 06, 2026
Sara Shamma's exhibition at the Venice Biennale recreates the Tomb of Palmyra in the Italian city. Photo: The National Pavilion of Syria - Venice Biennale

Arab art exhibitions worth travelling to this summer, from Paris to Hong Kong

Art & DesignJune 12, 2026
Iran's proposal to join this year's Venice Biennale comes days after the event started on May 9. Photo: Andrea Avezzu

Iran says Venice Biennale pavilion could still open despite organisers’ announcement

CultureMay 14, 2026
Gabrielle Goliath’s Elegy is being shown independently in Venice after South Africa’s official pavilion was cancelled. Photo: Luca Meneghel

Despite Palestinian poet dispute, South Africa’s 'pavilion' arrives in Venice

Art & DesignMay 11, 2026
Visitors view an installation by South African artist Senzeni Marasela at the 61st Venice Biennale on Wednesday. The event has been dogged by controversy. AFP

Art is there to challenge and be challenged

EditorialMay 08, 2026
Sara Shamma’s solo exhibition is now on show at Syria’s national pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Photo: The National Pavilion of Syria - Venice Biennale

Sara Shamma brings Syria’s cultural renewal to Venice Biennale

Art & DesignMay 07, 2026
The National Pavilion UAE's latest exhibition at Venice Biennale features work from six artists from the UAE. Photo: National Pavilion UAE - Venice Biennale

Inside the UAE Pavilion at Venice Biennale, a whisper becomes a portrait of a nation

Art & DesignMay 06, 2026
The Venice Biennale brings people from various places into contact with one another’s stories, leaving open the possibility for greater understanding. AFP

Can the Venice Biennale still bring the world together?

Art & DesignMay 06, 2026
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale resigns en masse, days before the exhibition’s professional preview. EPA

As Venice Biennale jury resigns, Golden Lions scrapped in favour of public vote

CultureMay 01, 2026
The Israel Pavilion at Giardini during the 60th Biennale Art in 2024. Getty Images

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel and Russia from top prizes

Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
The entrance to Giardini, one of the venues of the Venice Biennale. Getty Images

All the Arab pavilions announced for Venice Biennale 2026

Art & DesignApril 15, 2026
The National Pavilion UAE opens to the public on May 9 at the Venice Biennale. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

At Venice Biennale, the UAE pavilion invites the world to listen closely

Art & DesignApril 13, 2026
The 2026 Venice Biennale will be begin in May. EPA

Palestine Museum US to present Gaza tatreez exhibition at Venice Biennale

CultureApril 07, 2026
The National Pavilion UAE opens to the public on May 9 at the Venice Biennale. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

National Pavilion UAE announces six-artist show for Venice Biennale

Art & DesignApril 07, 2026
Visual artist Nabil Nahas's installation at Venice spans 45 metres. Photo: Lebanese Visual Art Association

Artist brings Islamic and Biblical symbols to Lebanon’s Venice Biennale pavilion

Art & DesignMarch 17, 2026
Born in Abu Dhabi, Bana Kattan has seen the growth of the country’s arts scene first-hand. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curator to lead National Pavilion UAE at Venice Biennale

CultureSeptember 29, 2025
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