Denmark Pavilion 2026: Things to Come

Maja Malou Lyse In Things To Come: "I’m moving between science, fiction and pornography. It began with a study I saw claiming that virtual sexual stimuli can increase sperm motility, which I found both bizarre and fascinating. " About "Maybe not at first glance, my work is very pop. For the Biennale I’ve made a video work together with DIS, starring famous actresses from the porn industry who play the leads in the film. Despite their massive exposure, these sex workers continue to exist on the margins, rarely given much cultural significance. That position, being highly visible but still peripheral, feels aligned with a theme that looks at what exists outside dominant narratives. The film also unexpectedly ended up becoming sort of a musical, so there’s a more literal interpretation of ‘minor keys’ in there as well! The concept of national pavilions can feel a bit outdated but it’s also revealing. When artists or entire pavilions are censored or shut down, it makes clear how deeply culture and geopolitics are intertwined." -- Maja Malou Lyse In Things To Come Read more Toggle Installation