STATEMENT  |  6 January 2026

Art Periodic South Africa partnered with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture to administer, produce, and fundraise for the South African Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Art Periodic regrets that, with effect from 2 January 2026, the Department has terminated the partnership.

In these circumstances, Art Periodic no longer holds a mandate to proceed with the project or to make any announcements in relation to it.