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At the 2026 edition of the Venice Biennale, Lebanon presents one of its most compelling national pavilions in recent years through “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” a monumental installation by Lebanese-American artist Nabil Nahas.
As the global art world prepares for one of its most prestigious events, the Venice Biennale 2026, the Middle East once again asserts its growing cultural presence. Representing the Sultanate of Oman, Haitham Al Busafi brings a deeply rooted yet contemporary vision to the international stage.
As the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale prepares to open this May in Venice, Arab nations are stepping confidently onto one of the most influential stages in the global art world. More than a prestigious exhibition, the Biennale is a platform where countries define their cultural narratives, artists reshape international discourse, and contemporary art becomes a mirror of political and social realities.
As the global art scene increasingly turns toward the Middle East, the Diriyah Biennale 2026 emerges as one of the most significant cultural events of the decade. More than a large-scale exhibition, the biennale stands as a living archive of stories shaped by displacement, resilience, spirituality, and transformation.
Biennale, UAE, Azza Aboualam
At the Tinguely Museum, Argentinian artist Mika Rottenberg’s wonderfully chaotic, absurd, and clever video works address ideas of hard and soft power vis-a-vis capitalism, gender dominance, and the natural world.