Since Saudi Arabia’s first participation at La Biennale di Venezia in 2011, the pavilion has hosted an array of diverse artists and architects celebrating various forms of creative expression. Its participation seeks to honor the country’s contemporary art and architecture scene by providing a platform from which to share their work with a truly international audience.
The National Pavilion, located in the Arsenale, acts as a home for the Kingdom’s most innovative talent from across its regions. Cultural practitioners will use the pavilion as a hub to explore, research and collaborate in the fields of art and architecture.
Saudi Arabia’s relationship with La Biennale di Venezia forms part of its ambitions to support and enable its thriving art and architectural sectors. Through the exchange of ideas, audiences will experience a range of narratives from the Kingdom, establishing lasting relationships with the world.
Vision
The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia supports and celebrates the Kingdom’s artistic and architectural community. It serves as a meeting space for dialogue between creative minds, and an exchange of concepts and ideas. The pavilion provides a permanent home for research and ideation from the nation’s leading cultural voices.
