Venice Biennale 2025: A Guide to the 56th International Art Exhibition

56th International Art Exhibition in Venice

The 56th International Art Exhibition, titled “All the World’s Futures,” showcases an impressive collection of contemporary art from around the globe. This event, held in Venice, highlights the diversity and creativity of artists from various cultures.

Notable Exhibits

'The Key in the Hand', by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota.
‘The Key in the Hand’, by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota.
The British Pavillion, with work of artist Sarah Lucas.
The British Pavillion, with work of artist Sarah Lucas.
The Italia pavillion at the Arsenale. The area offers 50,000 square meters of exhibition space.
The Italia pavillion at the Arsenale. The area offers 50,000 square meters of exhibition space.
The Australia Pavillion, with driftwood sculptures by Fiona Hall.
The Australia Pavillion, with driftwood sculptures by Fiona Hall.
Chris Ofili paintings at The Corderie space at the Arsenale.
Chris Ofili paintings at The Corderie space at the Arsenale.
The Hungary pavillion at the Giardini, the gardens in the east of Venice that have been the traditional venue for the International Art Exhibition since 1895.
The Hungary pavillion at the Giardini, the gardens in the east of Venice that have been the traditional venue for the International Art Exhibition since 1895.
The Greece pavillion at the Giardini. The area hosts the Central Pavilion and a further 29 national pavilions.
The Greece pavillion at the Giardini. The area hosts the Central Pavilion and a further 29 national pavilions.
The Nordic pavillion at the Giardini: the piece, called <em>Rapture</em>, is by Camille Norment.
The Nordic pavillion at the Giardini: the piece, called Rapture, is by Camille Norment.
The Venice pavillion at the Giardini. The district was one occupied by churches and convents.
The Venice pavillion at the Giardini. The district was one occupied by churches and convents.
The Egypt pavillion at the Giardini. Titled <em>Amnesia</em>, the exhibition is about the changes in architectural style in the country over the past 100 years.
The Egypt pavillion at the Giardini. Titled Amnesia, the exhibition is about the changes in architectural style in the country over the past 100 years.
The Venezuela pavillion at the Giardini. The pavilion, designed by Italy's Carlo Scarpa, is one of the most architecturally significant and was completed in 1956.
The Venezuela pavillion at the Giardini. The pavilion, designed by Italy’s Carlo Scarpa, is one of the most architecturally significant and was completed in 1956.
A piece by Helidon Xhixha, one of 11 artists invited to participate in the Syrian Arab Republic Pavilion's 'Origins of Civilization' exhibition at the 56th Venice Biennale.
A piece by Helidon Xhixha, one of 11 artists invited to participate in the Syrian Arab Republic Pavilion’s ‘Origins of Civilization’ exhibition at the 56th Venice Biennale.
A street sign announcing the 56th Venice Biennale, which runs through 22 November.
A street sign announcing the 56th Venice Biennale, which runs through 22 November.

Conclusion

The Venice Biennale continues to be a crucial platform for artists to exhibit their work, fostering cultural exchange and inspiration. With a remarkable array of national pavilions and exhibitions, the event not only showcases artistic talent but also invites dialogue on pressing global issues through the lens of art.

For more insights into contemporary art, visit the Venice Biennale official site.


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