ArtReview published a questionnaire response from artist Nabil Nahas, who is representing Lebanon at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. Nahas describes his planned installation, a 45-meter-long frieze of 26 panels titled "Don't Get Me Wrong," which creates an immersive environment inspired by natural processes and his own evolving visual language. The pavilion is located in the Arsenale, and the Biennale runs from 9 May to 22 November 2026.
This article matters because it offers a rare, in-depth artist statement directly from a national pavilion representative, providing insight into how an artist interprets the Biennale's curatorial theme "In Minor Keys." Nahas's emphasis on subtlety, perception, and non-linear experience reflects a broader shift in contemporary art toward immersive, meditative installations. As Lebanon's presence at a major international exhibition, the pavilion also counters reductive perceptions of the country, highlighting its cultural complexity.