Haiti presents Yelena’s Garden, an installation by artist Enock Placide, at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. Curated by Mario Savini and commissioned by Ambassador Gandy Thomas, the work combines canvases, a double-sided panel, a glass sphere, and a video within an open hexagonal structure, exploring themes of perception, time, and space. Placide, a Haitian-born artist with a background in physics and mathematics, uses the installation to create a mental garden that invites viewers to generate ever-changing configurations.
This presentation marks Haiti’s continued participation in the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious international art exhibitions, offering a platform for underrepresented artistic voices. Placide’s unique blend of scientific rigor and visual art challenges conventional exhibition formats, highlighting the intersection of art, cosmology, and personal experience. The installation’s emphasis on perceptual relativity and non-linear time aligns with contemporary discourse on immersive and participatory art, making it a significant contribution to the Biennale’s 2026 edition.