Alma Allen’s Pavilion Appointment Exposes the Murky Politics Behind Venice 2026

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The 61st Venice Biennale will feature a diverse range of artists from around the world, including:

* Alma Allen (USA) representing the United States
* Matías Duville (Argentina)
* Khaled Sabsabi (Australia)
* Florentina Holzinger (Austria)
* Lavar Munroe and John Beadle (Bahamas)
* Miet Warlop (Belgium)
* Adriana Varejão and Rosana Paulino (Brasil)
* Abbas Akhavan (Canada)
* Marina Xenofontos (Cyprus)
* Jakub Jansa and Selmeci Kocka Jusko (Czech Republic & Slovak Republic)
* Maja Malou Lyse (Denmark)
* Merike Estna (Estonia)
* Jenna Sutela (Finland)
* Yto Barrada (France)
* Henrike Naumann and Sung Tieu (Germany)
* Lubaina Himid (Great Britain)
* Andreas Angelidakis (Greece)
* Endre Koronczi (Hungary)
* Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir (Iceland)
* Emerging Indigenous artists (TBA) (India)
* Isabel Nolan (Ireland)
* Chiara Camoni (Italy)
* Ei Arakawa-Nash (Japan)
* Choi Geon and Hyeree Ro (Korea)
* Brilant Milazimi (Kosovo)
* Bruno Birmanis and Mareunrol (Latvia)
* Nabil Nahas (Lebanon)
* Eglė Budvytytė (Lithuania)
* Aline Bouvy (Luxembourg)
* Charlie Cauchi, Raphael Vella, and Adrian Abela (Malta)
* Dries Verhoeven (Netherlands)
* Fiona Pardington (New Zealand)
* Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow, and Tori Wrånes (Nordic Pavilion)
* Velimir Zernovski (North Macedonia)
* Dana Awartani (Saudi Arabia)
* Davide Bugarin and Angel Cohn Castle (Bugarin + Castle) (Scotland)
* Amanda Heng (Singapore)
* Oriol Vilanova (Spain)
* Gianmaria Andreetta, Luca Beeler, Nina Wakeford, Miriam Laura Leonardi, Lithic Alliance, and Yul Tomatala (Switzerland)
* Li Yi-fan (Taiwan)
* Nilbar Güres (Turkey)
* Zhanna Kadyrova (Ukraine)

The United States will be represented by Alma Allen, while the American Arts Conservancy is organizing the pavilion this year. The AAC is a new Florida-based nonprofit established in September 2025 with a mission to advance American visual art through diplomacy, education, and cultural legacy.
 
I FEEL SO BAD FOR THE US ARTS CONSERVANCY THEY'RE NEW AND JUST ESTABLISHED IN SEPTEMBER AND THEY ALREADY GET TO REPRESENT AMERICA AT SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS EVENT!!! 🤯🎨 I HOPE THEY DO AMAZING THINGS WITH THEIR PAVILION AND HELP SPREAD AMERICAN ART ALL OVER THE WORLD 💖
 
This Venice Biennale selection is all about who's got the most connections, you know? I mean, Alma Allen from the States gets to represent the USA, but what's really going on here? Is this just a PR stunt for the American Arts Conservancy nonprofit that was only established in September? 🤑 It feels like they're trying to make a name for themselves overnight. And let's not forget about the pavilions they've already got lined up with big-name artists, like Liam Gillick and Mark Bradford... it smells like some serious lobbying going on! 💸
 
🤯 just read that the US pavilion at Venice Biennale is being run by some new org called the American Arts Conservancy 🤷‍♀️ what's up with that? seems like another bunch of elites trying to control the narrative 🤑 and who's funding them anyway? want to know more about this AAC thing, but not holding my breath 🙅‍♂️
 
omg I'm so excited about the Venice Biennale lineup 🤩 it's like a dream come true for art lovers everywhere... I mean just look at all these talented artists from around the world 🌎 representing their countries... Alma Allen from the US is gonna rock that pavilion with the American Arts Conservancy 🇺🇸👏 and I'm loving the fact that there's an emphasis on diplomacy, education, and cultural legacy too 💕 it's so cool to see these initiatives coming together for the betterment of art and society 🌈
 
the US arts scene is getting more diverse 🌎💼 i mean, Alma Allen is reppin the states but it's awesome that the American Arts Conservancy is stepping up with their pavilion in Venice this year 👏🏼... wait a sec, what's with the AAC being a new org? were they just formed last month or is there something more to it? 🤔 and btw, how many american artists are participating? 🤷‍♀️
 
🤔 just great, another opportunity for some rich ppl to flaunt their wealth by paying thousands of euros for a tiny corner of Venice to display their "art" 🎨. and now we got the US arts conservancy involved... sounds like just another way for them to line their pockets, making us think American art is worth more because of some fancy nonprofit 🤑.
 
🌎 just thinking about all these amazing artists from around the world participating in the Venice Biennale is giving me goosebumps! 🦆 it's so cool to see diversity and representation across borders, cultures, and countries. can't wait to check out Alma Allen's pavilion - American Arts Conservancy must be doing something right if they're bringing such a talented artist on board! 🎨💼 and I'm also loving the Nordic Pavilion's lineup with Klara Kristalova and Benjamin Orlow... those two are absolute legends in their field! 💫
 
🤔 I'm not sure about the US pavilion this time... Alma Allen is reppin' the States, but I'm more concerned about the AAC being the org behind it 🙃 Just found out they're a new nonprofit that was just set up in Sept 2025 📅 and they're tasked with advancing American visual art 🤔 not sure how much clout they have yet 💸
 
just saw that usa got some cool reps for venice biennale lol Alma allen is gonna bring some fresh vibes 🎨🌟 can't wait to see what she brings to the table 👏 also curious about this american arts conservancy thingy... sounds like they're trying to promote art through diplomacy and all that 🤝 seems legit 👍
 
🤦‍♂️ so the US finally joins the party... after being late to the game 🎉 Alma Allen's pavilion is being run by some new nonprofit called the American Arts Conservancy (AAC). Sounds legit 😒. A new organization founded in September 2025? That's like a birthday cake made of cardboard and glitter 🎂. Guess they're trying to make up for lost time 🕰️. Anyway, it's cool to see more diversity on the world stage 👏. Can't wait to see what other countries' reps are bringing to the table 🍴.
 
I think it's dope that Alma Allen from the States is reppin at the Venice Biennale 🤩. I mean, the US might not have been super involved in the international art scene for a hot sec, but now we're gettin' our recognition back 🎉. The American Arts Conservancy is lookin' out for its artists, fam! It's awesome that they're bringin' some heat to this year's Biennale and representin' the US with style 👑.
 
omg, I dont even know how they choose who gets to show their art at these fancy places 🤔😂... like what's the point of having so many artists from around the world if its just gonna be some rich ppl with money making decisions for everyone else? 🤑 I'm still trying to figure out this AAC thingy, is it a new kind of arts school or something? 🤷‍♀️ and how do they even pick who gets to represent america? are there like interviews and auditions or what? 🎬👀
 
Just saw the list of artists for the 61st Venice Biennale 🤯 - so many talented folks from around the world! You know what's wild? The US is rep'd by Alma Allen, but it's not just her - there's this new org called American Arts Conservancy (AAC) which is leading the pavilion this year. They're a Florida-based nonprofit founded just last Sept 2025 🎉 - sounds like they're trying to shake things up in the US art scene! Not sure what their goals are yet, but it'll be interesting to see how they do. Meanwhile, I'm loving the diversity of artists and countries featured - gotta love the Venice Biennale's commitment to global representation 💖
 
Ugh 🤔, another art biennale where rich people show off their money 💸... I mean, 'art'. It's just a bunch of overpriced paintings and installations that nobody will remember in a week 📦. And the AAC, huh? A new nonprofit founded in September 2025? That sounds like a totally legit reason for the US to spend all this cash on a fancy pavilion 🤷‍♀️. I bet it's just a bunch of artsy folks trying to boost their egos and get some free advertising 😒. And what's with the American Arts Conservancy being led by some people who don't even seem to know anything about art? 🙄 This is gonna be a disaster waiting to happen 💥
 
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