Russian Federation Pavilion 2026: The tree is rooted in the sky

Russia will open its pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first time since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The project The Tree Is Rooted in the Sky is conceived as a wide-ranging cultural initiative: inside the pavilion, a true musical festival will come to life, featuring musicians from various regions of Russia and from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mali, and Mexico. The event will highlight the creative potential of peripheral areas and practices, showcasing traditions, musical languages, and experimental approaches that emerge far from major cultural centers, yet precisely for this reason preserve an authentic and innovative expressive power. Through the meeting of different cultures, the project aims to create a space for dialogue and exchange, where local roots can intertwine with global visions, generating new artistic perspectives and strengthening a sense of international community.

What to expect:
Installation