Morocco is for the first time with a Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale. Homage to the weaving of Amina Agueznay

Morocco is participating for the first time with an official national pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale, presenting a monumental installation by artist Amina Agueznay. Titled "Asǝṭṭa" (2026), the site-specific work at the Arsenale's Artiglierie space explores ritual weaving and the transmission of traditional craftsmanship, using sewn panels to create a second skin over the 300-square-meter pavilion. Curated by Meriem Berrada, the project draws on Agueznay's two-decade-long research in dialogue with Moroccan artisan communities, including spinners, embroiderers, basket makers, and goldsmiths.

This debut marks a significant milestone for Morocco's cultural diplomacy, positioning the country's contemporary art scene on the global stage of the Venice Biennale. The pavilion's focus on vernacular practices and shared heritage, aligned with the Biennale's theme "In Minor Keys," highlights the value of silent, hand-to-hand traditions as living substances that evolve through constant innovation. It underscores a broader effort to project Moroccan art internationally while maintaining deep ties to local cultural specificities.