Rirkrit Tiravanija’s project for the Qatar Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world.

Rirkrit Tiravanija has designed a tent-like structure to serve as a place for cultural exchange, with a film by Qatari-American artist Sophia Al-Maria, live performances organized by Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui, a large-scale sculpture by Kuwaiti-Puerto Rican artist Alia Farid, and a culinary programme of Middle Eastern cuisine designed by Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan.

Produced by Qatar Museums and presented by Rubaiya Qatar (Qatar’s contemporary art quadrennial), untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people) is co-curated by Tom Eccles (Executive Director, Center for Curatorial Studies and the Hessel Museum of Art, Bard College) and Ruba Katrib (Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, MoMA PS1). It will be presented in the Giardini della Biennale on the site of the future permanent Qatar Pavilion designed by Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture.

Co-curators Tom Eccles and Ruba Katrib said, “[...] By including artists, musicians, poets, and chefs, the exhibition proves that culture is the indelible link between us all. Bringing people together at this moment is more important than ever. In fact, it is essential.”

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