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9/30/25, 11:53 AM Bana Kattan To Curate National Pavilion UAE At 61st International Art Exhibition Of La Biennale Di Venezia In 2026 - UrduPoint
Born in Abu Dhabi and raised in the UAE, Kattan is deeply connected to the country’s cultural
landscape and has witnessed the growth and evolution of its artistic community. Drawing on her
experience in the region, she has played an active role in shaping discourse around the UAE’s

contemporary art scene. Her work engages with socio-political and historical themes while fostering
dialogue among both emerging and established artists, across generations, disciplines and
various media.

Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, said, “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. Through this exhibition, the Pavilion continues to affirm the UAE’s role
as a center for creativity and cultural dialogue.”

Bana Kattan said, “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.

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Angela Migally, Executive Director of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, 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. Bana Kattan’s appointment as curator reflects this commitment
and the Foundation’s belief in the power of the arts in fostering dialogue and creating connections
across communities.”

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