Venice: 5 collateral exhibitions not to miss during the 2026 Art Biennale

The 2026 Art Biennale in Venice foregrounds discussions on memory, the environment and perception. Alongside the main program, collateral exhibitions expand these themes through immersive installations, sculpture and audiovisual research. Below is a practical selection of five exhibitions to visit in the city, with essential information on dates and locations.

Highlighted exhibitions

• Leandro Erlich — Hybrids

  A site-specific project at the Negozio Olivetti gathering sculptures and works that investigate hybrid forms between nature, architecture and the body. Diverse materials and spatial interventions challenge perception and urban transformation.

  When: May 9 - November 22, 2026

  Where: Negozio Olivetti, Venice

• As Above, So Below

  A collective project focused on the relationship between ecosystems and technology, turning oceanic data into sensory installations. Audiovisual works and sound pieces activate the former church into an immersive setting.

  When: May 9 - June 8, 2026

  Where: Fabbrica H3 – ex Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Giudecca

• Nalini Malani — Of Woman Born

  A site-specific installation creating a “chamber of memory” with multi-channel projections, sound and animation: a work engaging with violence, myth and collective memory.

  When: May 9 - November 22, 2026

  Where: Magazzini del Sale, Venice

• Ronald Ventura — Luna

  An exhibition returning to themes of water, memory and environmental vulnerability through sculpture and installations designed for shipyard exhibition spaces.

  When: May 9 - November 22, 2026

  Where: Docks Cantieri Cucchini, Venice

• Lee Ufan (selection)

  Works and installations that engage with materiality, perception and spatial relationships: an opportunity to experience a minimalist, contemplative language within the Venetian context.

  When: May 9 - November 22, 2026

  Where: collateral venues in Venice

Practical tips

To make the most of your visit: plan vaporetto routes in advance, check each venue’s opening hours and whether reservations are required. Many exhibitions include talks, workshops and educational materials to deepen the topics on display.