British Council | UK at the Venice Biennale

Discover more about the 19th International Architecture exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.

Explore the exhibition: GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair

Explore Geology of Britannic Repair – reimagining the relationship between architecture and the earth.

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.

Geology of Britannic Repair Guide

Download your own free guide for this year's exhibition, open to the public from 10 May to 23 November 2025.

Five people outside the gallery in Venice.

Meet the team for the British Pavilion 2025

Meet the curatorial team for the British Pavilion 2025.

Inside gallery with open door next to text showing 'Geology of Britannic Repair' and someone walking to the door, blurred.

Behind the Title: GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair

Read our interview with the curatorial team about this year’s exhibition.

Looking into an exhibition from outside, through a completely open door.

Find the exhibition on Bloomberg Connects

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

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.

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.

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.

Open call: British Pavilion 2026 – Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator

Would you like to work on the British Pavilion Commission for the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, as Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator?