Saturday, May 16, 2026 · No. 135

Venice Biennale

Alvaro Barrington Debuts Large-Scale Truck Installation at 61st Venice Biennale via Thaddaeus Ropac

Alvaro Barrington Debuts Large-Scale Truck Installation at 61st Venice Biennale via Thaddaeus Ropac

British artist Alvaro Barrington has installed a decorated haulage truck titled 'Labor Day Parade ’91' (2026) in the Giardini for the 61st Venice Biennale.

ExhibitionContemporaryVeniceInstallation Art
Gagosian to Present Monumental Derrick Adams Portrait of Late Curator Koyo Kouoh in Venice

Gagosian to Present Monumental Derrick Adams Portrait of Late Curator Koyo Kouoh in Venice

Gagosian will display a monumental collage banner by artist Derrick Adams on the facade of the Palazzetto dello sport Giobatta Gianquinto in Venice from May 4 to September 24, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryVenicePublic Art

Pace Gallery Artists to Feature in Major Exhibitions and National Pavilions at 61st Venice Biennale

Pace Gallery has announced the participation of several artists in the 61st Venice Biennale, including Yto Barrada, who will represent France at the French Pavilion.

ExhibitionContemporaryVeniceVenice Biennale
Yto Barrada Selected to Represent France at 2026 Venice Biennale

Yto Barrada Selected to Represent France at 2026 Venice Biennale

The jury for the French Pavilion has selected artist Yto Barrada to represent France at the 61st Venice Biennale. Barrada was chosen for a multidisciplinary practice that explores social sculpture, alternative pedagogies, and historical narratives across Paris, Tangier, and New York.

AwardContemporaryVenice BiennaleFrench Pavilion
Lisson Gallery Announces ArtReview Podcast Featuring Saudi Venice Biennale Representative Dana Awartani

Lisson Gallery Announces ArtReview Podcast Featuring Saudi Venice Biennale Representative Dana Awartani

Artist Dana Awartani discussed her upcoming representation of Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Venice Biennale in the inaugural episode of the ArtReview Podcast.

OtherContemporaryVenice BiennaleMiddle East
Lisson Gallery Announces Global Programming Schedule and 2026 Art Fair Participation

Lisson Gallery Announces Global Programming Schedule and 2026 Art Fair Participation

Lisson Gallery has released its upcoming schedule of international exhibitions and art fair participations through 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryFairLondon