The 61st Venice Biennale Announces Participating Artists
The 61st Venice Biennale announced 111 participating artists for its main exhibition, "In Minor Keys," including Yoshiko Shimada.Summary
The Venice Biennale organization announced 111 participating artists/groups for the main exhibition, "In Minor Keys," of the 61st Venice Biennale opening in May 2026, alongside details on the visual identity and exhibition design. The exhibition realizes the vision of curator Koyo Kuo, who passed away in May of the previous year, with the curatorial team continuing her work. The theme explores a relational geography based on the originality and experimental inquiries of artists Kuo encountered throughout her life. Japanese-based artists selected include Yoshiko Shimada and BuBu de la Madeleine, alongside Japanese-Canadian and Japanese-American artists. The exhibition structure includes motifs such as "Shrines," where the entrance space pays homage to Issa Samb and Beverly Buchanan, artists who greatly influenced Kuo. Two special projects will also take place: the "Applied Arts Pavilion" co-curated with the Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring Gala Porras-Kim, and another project at Forte Marghera showcasing works by Temitayo Ogunbiyi, Uriel Orlow, and Fabrice Aragno.
(Source：ART iT)