British Council | UK at the Venice Biennale

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UK-Malaysia Team selected for British Pavilion at the 20th Venice Architecture Biennale

Meet the team selected to represent the UK at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027.

Lady outside, smiling, wearing a black zip-up jumper, black glasses, stood under the cover of a bandstand with large trees and buildings behind her.

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.

About the Venice Fellowships

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

The British Pavilion in Venice, Image: Cristiano Corte © British Council

Become a Fellowships Partner

Find out how institutions and organisations across the UK can become Fellowships Partners.

map of venice showing British Pavilion location

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.