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Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries reveal artists

The Art Newspaper

Switzerland will be represented by six cultural figures, while a trio will take over the Nordic pavilion

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Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 2026 Venice Biennale

The Art Newspaper

The Zanzibar-born artist has been a supporter of Black artists since the 1980s

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Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026

The Art Newspaper

Move follows an article in The Australian newspaper, which called attention to controversial works by the artist including depictions of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

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David Hockney catalogue raisonné in the pipeline with painting volume expected in 2026

The Art Newspaper

More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years

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Iceland Taps Artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir for the 2026 Venice Biennale

Artnet News

The Reykjavk-based artist is also an award-winning poet. The post Iceland Taps Artist Asta Fanney Sigurardttir for the 2026 Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cree artist Kent Monkman commissioned to create large outdoor work for new Toronto art trail

The Art Newspaper

The Lassonde Art Trail will launch along the city’s waterfront in 2026

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Yto Barrada to represent France at 2026 Venice Biennale

The Art Newspaper

Barrada was selected for her “multidisciplinary practice that brings together various artistic and social communities in search of a new utopia”