La Biennale di Venezia 2026 to Feature Strong Caribbean Presence

The 61st International Art Exhibition will highlight artists from the Caribbean region, including Lavar Munroe, Daniel Lind-Ramos, and Ebony G. Patterson.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled "In Minor Keys", will take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026. The exhibition will feature 111 invited participants, including individual artists, collaborative duos, collectives, and artist-led organizations from various geographies and regions. The Biennale will showcase a strong Caribbean presence, with highlights such as the return of the Bahamas Pavilion after 13 years and numerous Caribbean artists featured in the main exhibition.

Why it matters

The strong Caribbean representation at the prestigious Venice Biennale reflects the growing global recognition and influence of Caribbean art and culture. This is an important milestone for Caribbean artists, who have historically been underrepresented in major international art events. The inclusion of these artists will help to amplify their voices and perspectives on the global stage.

The details

Some of the key Caribbean artists featured in the 2026 Venice Biennale include Lavar Munroe and the late John Beadle from The Bahamas, as well as Alvaro Barrington, Daniel Lind-Ramos, Annalee Davis, Edouard Duval-Carrié, Sofía Gallisá Muriente, Natalia Lassalle-Morillo, and Ebony G. Patterson. The exhibition will also include outdoor installations, performances that center the body as a site of knowledge and memory, and a procession of poets in the Giardini.

  • The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, "In Minor Keys", will take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
  • The pre-opening will take place on May 6, 7, and 8, 2026.
  • The awards ceremony and inauguration will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The players

Lavar Munroe

Bahamian artist who will be featured in the Bahamas Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

John Beadle

Late Bahamian artist who will be featured in the Bahamas Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Alvaro Barrington

Venezuelan Grenadian/Haitian artist based in London, featured in the main exhibition.

Daniel Lind-Ramos

Puerto Rican artist known for large-scale assemblages, featured in the main exhibition.

Ebony G. Patterson

Jamaican artist featured in the main exhibition.

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What’s next

The pre-opening of the 2026 Venice Biennale will take place on May 6, 7, and 8, 2026, while the awards ceremony and inauguration will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The takeaway

The strong Caribbean presence at the 2026 Venice Biennale is a significant milestone for Caribbean art and culture, showcasing the global influence and recognition of these artists. The exhibition's focus on themes of diaspora, memory, and spiritual and physical rest aligns with the rich artistic traditions of the Caribbean region.