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The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement goes to the director Emma Dante; the Silver Lion goes to the Greek-Albanian director Mario Banushi.

From 21 January to 29 April (7 pm) at the Cinema Rossini in Venice. Each film will be introduced with a presentation by an expert and followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Kick-off with Thief (1981) by Michael Mann.

The call for publishers and literary agents, organized by the Venice Production Bridge, is open from 19 January to 25 May 2026.

Membership cards are now available allowing holders to enjoy a number of benefits and support the activities of La Biennale’s Historical Archive.

The 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys will run from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

The 2026 calendar of events will take place in Venice at Giardini, Arsenale, Lido, and in other venues in the city and the mainland.

The new volume explores the relationship between new forms of creativity and investigates the different ways in which art enters everyday life.

Unforgettable diva and incomparable symbol of freedom, she electrified the Lido in 1958 with her presence in Love is my Profession by Claude Autant-Lara beside Jean Gabin.

A previously-unreleased excerpt from an interview with Julian Schnabel. Sir Wayne McGregor explains the Special Project, Coro by Luciano Berio. Literary recommendations from the Artistic Directors.