Venice Biennale 61st pavilions & programming
Key Questions
What is the theme of the 61st Venice Biennale?
The theme is 'In Minor Keys,' curated by Koyo Kouoh and featuring 111 living artists. National pavilions will continue unfolding through November 2026.
What collateral events are happening alongside the Biennale?
Taiwan's collateral event 'Li Yi-Fan: Screen Melancholy' explores digital-age themes with TFAM involvement. Additional coverage includes a video spotlight on Nigel Cooke's 'Bad Habits' at Fondazione Querini Stampalia.
What resources are available for visitors and analysis of the Biennale?
A Cantonese podcast (EP.12) provides first-hand tips, while an interview with artist Rajni Perera discusses her world-building practice. Multiple art world figures offer critical verdicts and CAS provides thematic analysis.
Koyo Kouoh's 'In Minor Keys' theme; national pavilions unfolding through Nov 2026. New critical verdicts, Rajni Perera interview, Cantonese podcast, CAS analysis, Taiwan collateral event 'Li Yi-Fan: Screen Melancholy', and Nigel Cooke video spotlight.