British Council | UK at the Venice Biennale

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Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid RA, CBE

The world-renowned British artist, Lubaina Himid RA, CBE, will represent Great Britain and deliver a major solo exhibition of new work at the British Pavilion in 2026.

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Meet Ese Onojeruo, Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator 2026

Meet Ese Onojeruo, the Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator of the British Council Commission at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.

The curators of the British Pavilion—Owen Hopkins, Stella Mutegi, Kathryn Yusoff, and Kabage Karanja—stand together on the steps of the Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, beneath the 'Gran Bretagna' sign, in front of the exhibition installation for GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair

GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair awarded Special Mention

Read the story behind the exhibition's Special Mention award.

Supporting partners The Dalmore and ION.

2025 Exhibition Supporters

Many thanks to the individuals, companies and foundations who enable us to realise the artist's vision.

About Venice Fellowships

Learn more about this unique opportunity to participate in one of the world’s most significant art and architecture biennales.

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Open Call for Exhibition Proposals – The British Council Commission at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia

We are looking for courageous and bold proposals, leading to the delivery of an inspriring exhibition at the British Pavilion in Venice.