British Council | UK at the Venice Biennale

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Predicting History: Testing Translation

Discover Lubaina Himid's work, which acts as a guide to navigating life in places outside one's roots.

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Predicting History Guide

Download your own free guide and explore Lubaina Himid's installation.

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Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid RA, CBE

Meet this year’s artist at The British Pavilion: Lubaina Himid, CBE.

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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.

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Behind the scenes of Predicting History: Testing Translation

Deep in the process of creating the paintings for this year’s British Pavilion, we visited Lubaina Himid at her Preston studio.

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Find the exhibition on Bloomberg Connects

Explore the exhibition, whether you’re in Venice or at home.

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2026 Exhibition Supporters

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

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Plan your visit

Come and see us! Find out how to visit the British Pavilion, when it's open, how much it costs and when to go.

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