Pavilion of India at the 61st International Art Exhibition

Presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and Serendipity Arts The group show features new large-scale sculpture and installations by Alwar Balasubramaniam (Bala), Ranjani Shettar, Sumakshi Singh, Skarma Sonam Tashi, and Asim Waqif, curated by Dr. Amin Jaffer

The exhibition marks India’s return to the Biennale Arte since 2019

Venice (Isolotto, Arsenale), 9 May – 22 November 2026 | Previews: 6, 7, 8 May 2026

The Pavilion of India was opened to the public today at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in the presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism; Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, President of La Biennale di Venezia; Smt. Nita M. Ambani; Smt. Isha Ambani; Sunil Kant Munjal; Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture; and Vani Rao, Ambassador of India to Italy.(updated on 7th may 2026)