The 61st Venice Biennale is accompanied by a wide array of satellite exhibitions across the city, from noble palazzi to canals. Highlights include a showcase of Pichwai textile art at Palazzo Barbaro, curated by Pooja Singhal; a return of Dale Chihuly with outdoor glass chandeliers along the Grand Canal; and Nalini Malani's "Of Woman Born" at Magazzini del Sale, a multimedia installation exploring myth and conflict.
These collateral events are not mere add-ons but integral to Venice's transformation into a global canvas for contemporary art. They spotlight fragile cultural heritage, revive traditional crafts, and engage with urgent themes like patriarchal violence and war, demonstrating how satellite exhibitions expand the Biennale's reach and relevance beyond its official pavilions.