Students aged 11-13 (Autumn)

29 September – 22 November
Venue: Giardini della Biennale and/or the Arsenale

Guided tours for lower secondary schools include an introduction to the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, along with a visit to the Main Exhibition installations. This is combined with a selection of National Participations at the Giardini, and/or a tour of the Corderie and Artiglierie at the Arsenale, which includes a brief introduction to the National Participations. The total duration of the activity is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

(Available in: Italian, English, Spanish, French, and LIS (Italian Sign Language))

29 September – 22 November
Happiness 2.0: Social Media Use, AI and Well-being in Adolescence Venue: Giardini della Biennale

As part of the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys curated by Koyo Kouoh, the IBSA Foundation for Scientific Research offers an experiential workshop that explores how social media and artificial intelligence influence emotions and well-being, particularly during adolescence. The activity combines theoretical insights and scientific explanations with practical artistic tasks, engaging participants directly and creatively. This itinerary invites students to reflect on themes such as subjective happiness, personality building and the value of relationships, using the metaphor of the mask to explore identity and emotions while promoting a more conscious use of technology.

Initiative organised in collaboration with the IBSA Foundation.

(Available in Italian and English)

13 to 23 October  
Sound Routes
Venue: Arsenale

Much like an archipelago of diverse yet connected islands, this workshop invites participants to build a soundscape made of encounters, crossings and non-hierarchical relationships. Through listening and improvisation, music unfolds as a shared journey, capable of transforming space through rhythm, movement and the physical presence of the participants. Minor keys become the starting point for exploring vulnerability, opacity, tension and new possibilities for connection. (Available in Italian and English)

(disponibile in italiano e in inglese)

3 to 13 November
The Upside-Down World
Venue: Arsenale

This workshop invites students to reflect on the relationship between the individual and the community, exploring the transformative power of collective action. Through artistic, performative and collaborative practices, participants will experience how even the smallest gesture can become the driving force behind shared change. Contemporary art and dance thus become a space to challenge established patterns, imagine new possibilities and recreate new forms of connection, participation and belonging. (Available in Italian and English)

16 to 20 November
Extraordinary Assembly
Venue: Arsenale

A workshop where theatre becomes a space for experimentation and a tool for imagining the future. Drawing inspiration from selected works at the Biennale Arte 2026, participants are invited to build a temporary community complete with characters, rules, alliances, conflicts and transformations. Through dramatic play, improvisation and collective creation, the students will explore how individual choices can impact the group and how dialogue can spark new ways of connecting. It is an opportunity to imagine possible scenarios together and use theatre to shape an ever-changing present that becomes the future. Activewear/comfortable clothing is recommended. (Available in Italian and English)

Thematic In-depth Tours Guided tours through the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, focusing on key concepts of particular educational relevance. These include an introduction to the International Exhibition, a discussion of the most relevant projects related to the chosen theme, and a final conversation on the insights gained during the visit.

To book a thematic tour, please write the title in the “Notes” field of the booking form.

Other stories
Duration: 1h 40’
Venues: Central Pavilion (Giardini); Corderie and Artiglierie (Arsenale)
This thematic tour explores the core themes of the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, shedding light on the stories of minority, marginalized and oppressed communities. Through the artist’s lens, we uncover the cracks in mainstream narratives and challenge their dominance, to open the door to a richer and more complex understanding of the world.

Songs of Hope
Duration: 1h 40m
Venues: Central Pavilion  (Giardini); Corderie and Artiglierie (Arsenale)
Focusing on the themes of the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, this tour highlights art's power to generate beauty, harmony, emotion and wonder; even when created by individuals and groups who have endured profound suffering. It focuses on artists who have transformed their hardship into a universal language, looking beyond pain and horror toward a horizon of hope and renewal for their communities and all of humanity.

Magical Worlds
Duration: 1h 40m
Venues: Central Pavilion  (Giardini); Corderie and Artiglierie (Arsenale)
This thematic tour is dedicated to the themes of the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys. Specifically, it highlights art's ability to awaken a genuine sense of wonder and respect for life in all its forms: the earth, the sky and the natural elements. The artworks serve as an appeal to contemporary humanity to reclaim a sense of belonging to a world driven not only by physical, mechanical and technological forces but also by profound symbolic and spiritual connections.

(Available in: Italian, English, Spanish, German, French and LIS) 

(Languages upon request: Portuguese, Hebrew, Greek. Please specify your preferred language in the "Notes" section of the booking form)

Activity cost per exhibition venue:
€ 60 (VAT included) 
*Price per group

All participating students will receive a complimentary ticket valid for the day and the venue where the educational activity will take place. Two complimentary tickets for teachers are provided for every 14 students, and one additional complimentary ticket is provided for each companion accompanying a student with a certified disability.

All tours are by reservation only and must be prepaid or subject to cancellation.

Advance payment is mandatory; it can be made by credit card or bank transfer, at least 15 days before the visit; otherwise, the reservation will be cancelled.

Tickets and/or guided tours are non-refundable.

Reservations