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A performer rings a bell with her body at the Austrian pavilion called 'Seaworld Venice' by artist Florentina Holzinger at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art

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Video. Naked bell ringers to drone carpets: Venice Biennale 2026 highlights

Updated: 11/05/2026 - 14:11 GMT+2

From a naked performer acting as a giant bell ringer to drone-powered flying carpets suspended inside a church, take a look at some of the most talked-about works at this year's Venice Art Biennale.

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