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Rishi Sunak Visits India Pavilion At Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale is a large international art exhibition in Venice, Italy.
Countries bring art to show visitors from around the world.
India has its own pavilion at this year’s exhibition.
It is called “Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home.”
Five contemporary artists have contributed work to it.
Their art explores ideas such as home, identity and belonging.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the pavilion with Akshata Murty.
The exhibition is open from May 9 until November 22, 2026.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited India’s National Pavilion in Venice with his wife, Akshata Murty.
The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
India’s pavilion, titled “Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home,” features five contemporary artists.
The exhibition explores home, identity, empowerment, belonging and cultural continuity through traditional and contemporary approaches.
The Ministry of Culture shared images of the pavilion and invited visitors to experience India’s contemporary art.
- Who
- Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty visited India’s National Pavilion; five contemporary artists are featured in the pavilion.
- What
- The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is showcasing contemporary art, including India’s pavilion, “Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home.”
- Where
- Venice, Italy, including the National Pavilion of India.
- When
- The exhibition runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
- Why
- The Biennale gives countries a global platform to present contemporary art and explore cultural, social and identity-related themes.
Key facts
- Event
- 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
- Event dates
- May 9–November 22, 2026
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- India Pavilion title
- Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home
- Featured artists
- Five contemporary artists
- Curatorial title
- In Minor Keys, by the late Koyo Kouoh
- India’s organizer
- Ministry of Culture
Quotes
Ministry of Culture
Indian government ministry that shared the exhibition post on Instagram
“A glimpse of India at the ongoing 61st La Biennale di Venezia at Venice in Italy✨ Visit the National Pavilion of India to immerse in a unique celebration of ideas, diverse artistic voices and the evolving story of contemporary India on the world stage.”
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