Kingdom of Morocco Pavilion 2026: Asǝtta

On the occasion of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Morocco Pavilion will present Asǝtta, a project by artist Amina Agueznay and curator Meriem Berrada. About The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication announced the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the 2026 Biennale Arte, with a national pavilion at the Arsenale for the first time. Designed specifically for the Arsenale’s Artiglierie and curated by Meriem Berrada, Amina Agueznay Asǝṭṭa explores the transmission of traditional craftsmanship and shared memory. The work centres on the symbolism of thresholds, echoing the theme of this edition, In Minor Keys, chosen by Koyo Kouoh. Located at the heart of the Arsenale, Asǝtta– an Amazigh word for ritual weaving – reflects the connection to the land, gestures, and voices that shape and sustain Morocco’s artisanal traditions. The Morocco Pavilion resonates with the theme of this 61st edition, In Minor Keys, emphasising attention to subtle narratives, quiet practices, and memories passed from hand to hand. For more than twenty years, Amina Agueznay has developed an approach deeply rooted in Moroccan vernacular knowledge and practices. With a background in architecture, she designs her works as spaces to inhabit, carefully integrating scale, rhythm, and materials to their location. Through workshops, residencies, and on-site projects across the Kingdom, the artist works hand in hand with local communities – weavers, embroiderers, basket-makers, jewellers, apprentices, master artisans, and workshop leaders. Large-scale installations such as Skin, Curriculum Vitae, Aouinates, and Fieldworks demonstrate her consistent attention to ancestral gestures, lineage, and the invisible threads of knowledge passed down through generations. Read more Toggle Installation