The Third Line is thrilled to announce our artists participating in the 61st Venice Biennale across the Central Pavilion and multiple National Pavilions.
Exhibition Dates: 9 May – 22 November 2026
Preview Dates: 6 – 8 May 2026
Abbas Akhavan
Entre chien et loup
Canada Pavilion
Giardini della Biennale
Abbas Akhavan represents Canada at the 61st Venice Biennale with a solo presentation, Entre chien et loup, curated by Kim Nguyen.
Farah Al Qasimi
Washwasha
National Pavilion UAE
Arsenale — Sale d'Armi
Farah Al Qasimi participates in Washwasha, a group exhibition presented by the National Pavilion UAE at the 61st Venice Biennale. Curated by Bana Kattan with Assistant Curator Tala Nassar, Washwasha brings together six artists—Mays Albaik, Jawad Al Malhi, Farah Al Qasimi, Alaa Edris, Lamya Gargash, and Taus Makhacheva—whose practices engage with contemporary soundscapes in the UAE, shaped by migration, transience, and long-standing ties to the land.
Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige
In Minor Keys
Central Pavilion Giardini & Arsenale
Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige participate in In Minor Keys, the International Art Exhibition of the 61st Venice Biennale, curated by Koyo Kouoh.
Lamya Gargash
Washwasha
National Pavilion UAE
Arsenale — Sale d'Armi
Lamya Gargash participates in Washwasha, a group exhibition presented by the National Pavilion UAE at the 61st Venice Biennale.
Sophia Al-Maria
untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people)
National Pavilion of Qatar
Giardini della Biennale
Sophia Al-Maria participates in untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people), a group exhibition presented by the inaugural Qatar Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, commissioned by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and curated by Tom Eccles and Ruba Katrib.
