Monia Ben Hamouda: Fragments of Fire Worship

As part of the Biennale’s Collateral Events, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Piazza San Marco will host the first exhibition promoted by Fondazione Bvlgari, with artists Lara Favaretto and Monia Ben Hamouda, the winner of the fourth edition of the MAXXI Bvlgari Prize. About Monia Ben Hamouda has won the biennial prize established in 2017 by the Maison in collaboration with MAXXI, the National Museum of 21 st Century Arts, now carried forward by Fondazione Bvlgari. Bvlgari’s presence at the Biennale Arte 2026 is a new and significant chapter in the Maison’s creative expression. Its vision harmonizes craftsmanship and technical mastery with artistic flair and sensitivity, reinforcing the brand’s role both as a creator of beauty and as a promoter of the universal, vibrant and always contemporary language of art. Over the years, Bvlgari’s commitment, rooted in the conviction that to support creative practice is to support acts of freedom, has extended in multiple directions, embracing both the ancient and the contemporary. The preservation and enhancement of historical and artistic heritage are a constant source of inspiration for the Maison, generating new languages that combine knowledge of the past with the innovative spirit of the present. It is ongoing inspiration for future creations. This vision has translated into concrete action through a wide range of initiatives supporting the treasures of the past. From its participation in the restoration of the Scala d’Oro at the Palazzo Ducale in Venice in 2006, to projects in Rome, underscoring the brand's deep bond with the city. Initiatives include the conservative restoration of the Spanish Steps at Trinità dei Monti, the polychrome floor mosaics of the Baths of Caracalla, the marbles of the Torlonia Collection, and the paintings by Paolo Veronese from the church of San Pietro Martire in Murano. An equally important dialogue with contemporary creation has also led to a collaboration with MAXXI—the National Museum of 21st Century Arts—for the MAXXI Bvlgari Prize, at its 10th edition in 2027, to a partnership with the Whitney Biennial, to the creation of Fondazione Bvlgari in 2024, and ultimately to becoming Exclusive Partner of the International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Read more Toggle Installation