During the Venice Biennale there is also the Ibiza Pavilion, inside a takeaway pizzeria

During the Venice Art Biennale, an independent project called the Ibiza Pavilion opens from May 7 to 9, 2026, inside Pizza al Volo, a popular takeaway pizzeria in Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro. Conceived and curated by Margherita Chiarva with support from Victoria Genzini and Gabriele Della Maddalena, the three-day initiative features a group exhibition, performances, collective embroidery, tarot readings, and somatic practices by international artists connected to Ibiza through experience or collaboration, including Noemi Manser, Beatrice Dettori, Liz Kueneke, COSIMA, and Maria Giulia Alvigini.

This project matters because it redefines the traditional national pavilion model by transforming an everyday, convivial space—a pizzeria—into a participatory art venue, emphasizing process, interaction, and community engagement over formal exhibition structures. It reflects a growing trend in the art world toward decentralized, independent initiatives that challenge the institutional framework of major biennials and make contemporary art more accessible to passersby and local residents.