Venice Biennale Art 2026: what to see on May 10

Venice Biennale Art 2026: what to see on May 10

The 61st Venice International Art Exhibition features a dense program of exhibitions and events across the Giardini, the Arsenale and various city venues. This practical guide highlights the exhibitions and appointments not to miss on May 10, 2026, with useful information on locations and key timeframes.

Recommended itinerary

• Italian Pavilion – Con te, con tutto (Chiara Camoni): a collective exhibition and curatorial project focused on collaborative practices and works made for the occasion. Events and performances scheduled through November 22, 2026.
• Le Stanze della Fotografia (San Giorgio Maggiore): two-program showcase including 30 Years. The Wild Horses of Sable Island by Roberto Dutesco (open until July 5, 2026) and a solo on Horst P. Horst.
• Le Stanze del Vetro: historical exhibition on Murano glass from 1948–1958, placing local production within the post-war Biennale context.
• Abbey of San Giorgio Maggiore: sculptural retrospective The Shape of Time and site-specific installations throughout the Abbey rooms.
• Museo Correr and San Marco venues: site-specific exhibitions engaging with Venice’s historical heritage.
• Galleries and independent spaces: Zuecca Projects, 10 & zero uno, ACP Palazzo Franchetti and others host collateral shows and events across the city.

Practical tips

• Plan your route: visiting Giardini and Arsenale takes time; account for vaporetto transfers and allow for visits to islands such as San Giorgio Maggiore.
• Tickets and bookings: check opening hours and access rules on the official sites of each venue to avoid queues and to confirm timed entries.
• Events and performances: many activities occur on specific dates; consult the up-to-date calendars of the pavilions and institutions you plan to visit.
• Allow extra time: leave buffer between stops for transport and possible waiting times at popular exhibitions.

Location: Giardini "A", 30100 Venice (coordinates: 45.42976, 12.354997).

This selection helps you navigate May 10 among major pavilions, historic institutions and emerging spaces that illustrate the dialogue between contemporary art and Venice’s contexts. Enjoy your visit.