Fondazione Bvlgari Bets on the Venice Biennale: Beyond the Pavilion in the Giardini, an Exhibition at the Biblioteca Marciana

Fondazione Bvlgari is making its debut at the Venice Biennale with a collateral exhibition at the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, featuring site-specific works by Monia Ben Hamouda and Lara Favaretto. The show runs from May 9 to November 22, 2025, alongside the 61st International Art Exhibition. Ben Hamouda presents 'Fragments of Fire Worship,' neon sculptures in the Vestibule that explore language and cultural heritage, while Favaretto installs the final edition of 'Momentary Monument – The Library' in the Salone Sansovino, inviting public consultation of donated books. Additionally, Bvlgari has a pavilion in the Giardini featuring Canadian artist Lotus L. Kang, as part of a three-edition partnership with the Biennale through 2030.

This initiative matters because it marks a significant expansion of corporate patronage in contemporary art, with Fondazione Bvlgari—established in 2024—using the Biennale platform to amplify its philanthropic commitment to both heritage preservation and emerging artists. By spotlighting two young Italian women artists in a historic library setting, the foundation bridges tradition and innovation, while its exclusive partnership with the Biennale signals a long-term investment in cultural diplomacy and brand positioning within the global art world.