Aline Bouvy, representing Luxembourg at the 61st Venice Biennale, will present an audiovisual essay titled *La Merde* in the Arsenale. The work explores the symbolic, political, and affective power of waste, using humor and abjection to reflect on contemporary conditions. Bouvy discusses the project's connection to the Biennale's theme, "In Minor Keys," and its focus on bodily processes, circulation, and societal repression. She also recalls the 1995 pavilion *Potemkin Lock* by Bert Theis, which marked Luxembourg's first Biennale participation.
The interview is part of ArtReview's series of questionnaires with artists and curators of national pavilions, running up to and during the 2026 Venice Biennale (9 May–22 November). Bouvy's reflections highlight the ongoing relevance of the Biennale despite its colonial origins, framing it as a space where art's symbolic power still matters. Her comments on national pavilions and multiculturalism offer a nuanced perspective on identity and commonality in an era of rising nationalism.