When listening becomes art: the Holy See Pavilion in Venice

Sound, silence, spirituality, and contemporary culture meet in the Holy See Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Twenty-four artists transform two sites across the city into a sonic prayer and a living archive.

by Luisa Tretti, Bari·23 Jul 2026·1 min read
When listening becomes art: the Holy See Pavilion in Venice
Biennale di VeneziaPadiglione della Santa SedeIldegarda di Bingenarte sonoraHans Ulrich ObristBrian EnoPatti Smith