La Biennale di Venezia is the most significant cultural gathering of nation states in the world. It is globally renowned for staging the greatest presentations of arts, architecture, film, dance, music and theatre.
The first art biennale was held in 1895, and the first architecture exhibition in 1980 with Art and Architecture exhibitions alternating years. This year, more than 85 nations are expected to take part for the 58th International Art Exhibition.
After Illusion runs from 11th May – 24th November.
The Saudi Pavilion is located in the Arsenale, and visitors need a ticket to enter the Venice Biennale and Saudi Pavilion.
The exhibit is open 10am-6pm, Tuesdays – Sundays and closed on Mondays (except 13 May, 2 September, 18 November).