The longest Riga City Council meeting of this term has been held
The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, lasting over 20 hours and addressing crucial issues for residents.
"Slow Down": The 61st Venice Biennale prepares for listening and slowness
The 61st Venice Biennale, the first directed by an African woman, embraces themes of listening and slowness in its curatorial direction after the passing of Koyo Kouoh.
The Biennale art wants to resonate with the soul in 'minor key'
The 61st International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale acknowledges its late director Koyo Kouoh by continuing her curatorial vision.
Venice Biennale announces guests with Africa and Latin America as key focuses
The Venice Biennale has announced its guest list for the 61st edition, showcasing prominent artists from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale
Khaled Sabsabi will showcase two major works at the Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of spirituality, migration, and shared humanity.
Axed Biennale artist to take not one but two huge installations to Venice
Khaled Sabsabi, who was initially dismissed as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale, will now showcase two major installations at the event with curator Michael Dagostino.
South Africa withdraws from the Venice Biennale after conflict over Gaza artwork
South Africa has canceled its participation in this year's Venice Biennale following a conflict involving Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and artist Gabrielle Goliath, centered around Goliath's artwork referencing Gaza.
Venice Biennale, Reina Sofía and MASP: the Argentinians shaping the international agenda in 2026
In 2026, Argentine art is making a significant impact on the international circuit through various biennales, museums, galleries, and cultural centers around the world.
Anish Kapoor conquers Venice. An exhibition of monumental works in a 16th-century palace
A major exhibition of sculptor Anish Kapoor's works opens in a restored 16th-century palace in Venice as part of the 61st Venice Biennale.
German artist who was to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale dies at 41
Henrike Naumann, a German installation artist scheduled to represent Germany at the upcoming Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 41 due to cancer.
The Venetian Genesis of Tintoretto in Competition with the Sistine Chapel
The article explores the historical and cultural significance of Tintoretto’s work in Venice, particularly in the context of contemporary art and forthcoming exhibitions.
Bangarra Dance Theatre wins international award for creating 'radical change'
Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia's foremost Indigenous dance company, has received the Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale for its contributions to dance.
Ecuador will present an artistic proposal in Venice that rethinks how we understand life and knowledge
Ecuador will present 'Tawna & Óscar' at the Venice Biennale 2026, a project that challenges dominant ways of organizing life, knowledge, and territory through contemporary art.
Art Biennale 2026: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead
Henrike Naumann, a prominent artist selected to co-curate the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer.
Obituary for Henrike Naumann: She Took Furniture Seriously
Henrike Naumann, a politically engaged artist known for her work in furniture design, has passed away after a brief but serious illness, as confirmed by the Institute for Foreign Relations.
Culture: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead
Henrike Naumann, a German artist selected to co-design the German Pavilion for the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer, leaving a significant void in contemporary German art.
The War Dominates Ukraine's Pavilion in Venice
The Ukrainian pavilion at the Venice Biennale features a nomadic deer sculpture that critiques Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ministry announces sources of funding for the Venice Architecture Biennale
The Lithuanian Culture Ministry has secured funding for participation in the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale, allocating €50,000 from this year's budget and planning to allocate an additional €250,000 from next year.
The Sea of Skokino is a border, a grave, and a measure of European humanism
An exhibition titled 'Measure of the Sea: Octagon NMMU' by sculptor Stjepan Skoko has opened at the Zagreb space of the National Museum of Modern Art, showcasing a monumental installation originally designed for Bosnia and Herzegovina's presentation at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.
Does the aggression against Gaza lead to the suspension of Israel's participation in the Venice Biennale 2026?
In light of the recent aggression in Gaza, there are renewed and organized calls to exclude Israel from the upcoming Venice Biennale 2026, with advocacy groups mobilizing efforts to potentially suspend its participation.
The Venice Biennale
The new issue of La Biennale di Venezia, titled 'Applications', marks the return of the magazine after 53 years, focusing on various artistic themes.