Venice Biennale

Five must-see works at the Venice Biennale, from human bells to demented screen puppets

As you amble along the canals, let serendipity be the guide and look out for the signs to the off-site exhibitions.

At a noisy Venice Biennale, South-east Asian artists’ quiet voices redefine volume and impact

Video still from The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing II (2024), directed by Thai artist and curator Apinan Poshyananda at the Venice Biennale 2026.

Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot demonstrate in Venice against Russia's Biennale return

Demonstrators from Pussy Riot group hold a protest at Venice Biennale's International Art Exhibition, in Venice, Italy, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Protests as Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russia’s presence

An activist holding a Ukrainian flag protesting on May 6 in front of the Russia pavilion at the Venice Biennale art show.

Singaporean artist Amanda Heng proposes A Pause amid fraught Venice Biennale

Singaporean pioneer artist Amanda Heng's A Pause opens at the Venice Biennale with an invitation to rest.

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

FILE PHOTO: President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco speaks during the closing ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman//File Photo

Italy dance gala bans Russian ballerina, irking League party

Performance artist Amanda Heng talks about her renaissance and the Venice Biennale

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Artist Amanda Heng, Singapore’s representative to the Venice Biennale 2026 pictured with her work at the National Gallery Singapore on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

US independent director Jim Jarmusch proves surprise Venice Festival winner

US director Jim Jarmusch receiving the Golden Lion during the closing and awards ceremony of the Venice Film Festival.

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