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9/30/25, 11:52 AM Bana Kattan Appointed Curator For National Pavilion UAE At Biennale Arte 2026 - OneArabia

Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, expressed his support for Kattan's appointment. He stated, "The Ministry of Culture is
committed to amplifying the UAE’s cultural and creative voices on the global stage. We are pleased to welcome Bana Kattan as curator of the
National Pavilion UAE at the Biennale Arte 2026. With her curatorial expertise and deep connection to the UAE, she will bring forward perspectives
that resonate both locally and internationally."

Bana Kattan shared her enthusiasm about her new role: "It is an honour to be appointed curator of the National Pavilion UAE for the Biennale Arte
2026. Having worked extensively in the region and alongside a wide range of multigenerational and transdisciplinary artists from the Arab world, I
look forward to contributing my experience to a project that reflects the UAE’s vibrant artistic landscape while engaging with broader histories,

complexities, and conversations."

Angela Migally, Executive Director of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, highlighted their commitment to nurturing cultural ecosystems.
She said, "As commissioner of the National Pavilion UAE, the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation is committed to nurturing ideas, people,
and practices that shape our shared future. Our work is rooted in supporting cultural ecosystems that enable practitioners to grow, collaborate, and
contribute to the UAE’s evolving creative landscape."

Upcoming Exhibitions

The upcoming exhibition for Biennale Arte 2026 will run from 9th May to 22nd November 2026. It will be preceded by pre-opening events on 6th-8th
May. This marks the UAE's fifteenth exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia's Art and Architecture International Exhibitions.

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