The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest and most prestigious art biennial, will open on 9 May 2026 and run through 22 November. The main exhibition follows the curatorial plan of the late Koyo Kouoh, while national pavilions have been announcing their participating artists and organizers. The article provides a comprehensive list of confirmed pavilions so far, including artists such as Genti Korini (Albania), Matías Duville (Argentina), Khaled Sabsabi (Australia), Florentina Holzinger (Austria), Faig Ahmed (Azerbaijan), and many others, with details on venues and organizers.
This article matters because the Venice Biennale is a bellwether for global contemporary art trends, and the national pavilions often spark critical conversations about geopolitics, identity, and artistic freedom. The inclusion of artists like Khaled Sabsabi—who was controversially cancelled and reinstated—highlights ongoing debates around censorship and representation. The list serves as an essential resource for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts tracking the most anticipated event of the 2026 art calendar.