The ºÃÉ«tv Gallery is set to announce the artist who will represent Canada at the 2026 Venice Biennale, considered the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the world. ºÃÉ«tv visual artist Abbas Akhavan is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alex de Brabant, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
The ºÃÉ«tv Gallery is set to announce the artist who will represent Canada at the 2026 Venice Biennale, considered the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the world. ºÃÉ«tv visual artist Abbas Akhavan is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alex de Brabant, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
GACOTTAWA - Montreal-based visual artist Abbas Akhavan will represent Canada at one of the biggest and most prestigious art forums in the world.
The ºÃÉ«tv Gallery of Canada says the Tehran-born artist has been chosen to showcase at the next Venice Biennale, set to run from April to November 2026.
The selection committee describes Akhavan as “a meticulous artist and thinker†whose interests include exploring issues around memory and place.
The 46-year-old creates works that involve installations, drawing, video, sculpture and performance. He won Canada's prestigious Sobey Art Award in 2015.
Akhavan has been based in Canada for 30 years and also lives and works in Berlin.
The Venice Biennale international art exhibition has helped launch or promote the careers of ºÃÉ«tv artists including Jean Paul Riopelle, Michael Snow, Geneviève Cadieux and Stan Douglas.
Hamilton-born, Paris-based creator Kapwani Kiwanga was chosen to represent Canada at the 2024 Venice Biennale, which began April 20 and runs to Nov. 24.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Oct. 24, 2024.
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