ARTnews has published a guide to 10 exhibitions in Venice worth seeing during the 2026 Biennale, beyond the central show "In Minor Keys" curated by the late Koyo Kouoh and the national pavilions. Highlights include a major survey of Lee Ufan at the San Marco Art Centre (SMAC Venice), organized by the Dia Art Foundation and curated by Jessica Morgan; "Helter Skelter: Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince" at Fondazione Prada, curated by Nancy Spector; and "Strange Rules" at Palazzo Diedo, conceived by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Mat Dryhurst and Holly Herndon, introducing the concept of "Protocol Art." Other venues include the Gallerie dell'Accademia, Pinault Collection, Berggruen Arts & Culture, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, and a three-night-only performance at Teatro Goldoni.
This article matters because it provides a curated, time-saving resource for visitors navigating the overwhelming number of art events during the Venice Biennale, one of the most important international art exhibitions. By highlighting both institutional shows and collector-founded venues, it reflects the expanding geography of the Biennale beyond the traditional Arsenale and Giardini, and underscores the role of private foundations and satellite exhibitions in shaping the contemporary art landscape.