Australian Pavillion 2026: conference of one's self

In a historic first for an Australian representative, as announced by La Biennale di Venezia, Sabsabi will also present a work in the Biennale Arte 2026’s main exhibition, In Minor Keys, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh.

Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi brings over 35 years of practice engaged with experiences of spirituality, migration, displacement, and social justice. Sabsabi has worked with Dagostino on numerous projects over many years and their collaboration arises from shared migrant experiences in Western Sydney, one of Australia’s most culturally diverse areas. “ conference of one’s self continues my poetic inquiry into spiritual and mundane journeys amidst commonality and difference, the work is an invitation to move towards a transformation where collective emotions and experiences may meet. “Both works are an invitation to audiences to move through the spaces at their own pace, encountering shifts in ambiance, rhythm, and perception that encourage pause, listening, and reflection. In these spaces, the possibility to come together and to contemplate our collective humanity emerges. “Western Sydney and Venice are home to diverse communities and migrant histories shaped by resilience, existence and coexistence. These histories have anchored the broader conceptual framework of these artworks.

What to expect:
Installation