The 61st Venice Biennale has begun announcing its lineup for the 2026 edition, which is scheduled to run from May 9 to November 22. While the main exhibition will follow a curatorial framework established by the late Koyo Kouoh, various nations have started naming the artists and curators who will represent them in the Giardini, the Arsenale, and satellite venues across the city.
As the world's most prestigious contemporary art event, these announcements signal the beginning of the global art world's biennial cycle. The early list of participants—ranging from Australia's Khaled Sabsabi to Brazil's Rosana Paulino and Adriana Varejão—highlights the diverse political and aesthetic themes that will define the international discourse for the coming year.