Timor-Leste Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2026

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Official page of ACROSS WORDS, the Timor-Leste Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2026
Arists: Veronica Pereira Maia, Etson Caminha and Juventino Madeira
Curated by Loredana Pazzini-Paracciani
On view May 9 – Nov 22, 2026
Join us in Venice!

10/06/2026

Today marks exactly one month since opening to the public, and we are thrilled to share some extraordinary milestones!

In the past month alone, we have welcomed over 40,000 visitors, following a remarkable private preview that saw 28,000 guests between May 5–8. Under the leadership of our Commissioner, Secretary of State Jorge Soares Cristóvão, and with the generous support of Peter McMullin and the Good Business Foundation—our anthology sponsor—we have brought together a wonderfully diverse audience. Our guests have ranged from prominent political and diplomatic figures representing Australia, Singapore, Italy, Thailand and more, to museum curators, collectors, journalists, scholars, and a vibrant public eager to discover the culture and history of Timor-Leste.

As newcomers to the Italian cultural landscape, we are also deeply grateful for the extensive media coverage we’ve received, including features in over a dozen major Italian and international art and lifestyle magazines.

Thank you to everyone who has brought our pavilion to life. We look forward to the journey ahead!

03/06/2026

Across Words: An Anthology goes far beyond a conventional exhibition catalogue. We felt a standard catalogue would only partially capture Timor-Leste's contemporary art, failing to reflect the broader cultural landscape of a nation still little known to international audiences.

Designed by Daniel Knew and published by Mousse Magazine and Publishing , the volume unfolds through newly commissioned articles that either respond to pavilion artists Verónica Pereira Maia, Etson Caminha and Juventino Madeira or examine Timor-Leste's culture from a wider perspective to place it firmly within contemporary global discourse.

“A thoughtful publication edited by the pavilion curator Loredana Pazzini Paracciani helps contextualise the presentation. For a post-conflict nation in which more than 30 indigenous languages are spoken, the shifting shape of identity across its differences serves as an inspiration that resonates far beyond its borders.” South China Morning Post

The anthology is now available at the Electa shops inside the Venice Biennale, as well as at major international bookstores, including Mondadori and Feltrinelli in Italy! 🇮🇹

With contributions by: Loredana Pazzini Paracciani • Verónica Pereira Maia • Nora Taylor • Nadiah Bamadhaj • Maria Madeira • Carlos Quijon Jr. • Sau Bin Yap • Dionísio Babo Soares • Mica Barreto Soares • Charnvit Kasetsiri • Simão Cardoso

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27/05/2026

Our tote bags — hand-woven by master weavers in Timor-Leste using traditional tais techniques — became one of the most talked-about objects of the Venice Biennale opening week. We went through hundreds in just three pre-opening days.

Each bag is a small piece of Timor-Leste. The distinctive striped weave, the vibrant colours, the gold embroidery — all rooted in a textile tradition that has carried culture, memory and identity across generations.

We are happy to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Alola foundation in creating these beautiful bags

They are available to purchase at the official Biennale shop, located at both the Arsenale and Giardini venues. 🛍️

Across Words is open now through 22 November 2026 — come visit us and take a little piece of Timor-Leste home with you.

📍 Arsenale, Artiglierie — link in bio for directions.

20/05/2026

We are deeply honoured by the extraordinary response from the international press to the Timor-Leste Pavilion at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia. Thank you to every publication that took the time to visit, experience and write about our pavilion and the stories it carries. 🙏

1. — "The Venice Biennale's Most Powerful Pavilions Tune into Shared Consciousness"
2. — "Can Art Triumph in a Venice Biennale Marked by Protests?"
3. — "Venice Biennale 2026 Highlights: Arsenale & Giardini"
4. — "I 10 Migliori Padiglioni da Vedere alla Biennale d'Arte di Venezia 2026"
5. — "Must-See National Pavilions at the 61st Venice Biennale"
6. — "6 Must-See Pavilions at the Venice Biennale"
7. — Across Words: An Anthology — Pavilion of Timor-Leste at the 61st International Art Exhibition
8. — "Ultimate Guide to the Venice Art Biennale 2026"
9. — Esquire Italia N°49 Maggio 2026

Across Words is open now through 22 November 2026.
📍 Arsenale, Artiglierie, Venice — link in bio.

15/05/2026

To mark the opening of Across Words, we took to the streets of Venice for an unforgettable evening of live sound and video performance — projecting the world of Timor-Leste onto the walls of the city itself. 🎶🎥

What started as an intimate gathering turned into a night of over 120 people coming together in the heart of Venice — strangers, friends, artists, and art lovers — all connected across words.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our incredible artists Etson Caminha and Juventino Madeira as well as our wonderful producer Thomas Henning for bringing the streets of Venice to life. 🙏

Across Words is open now through 22 November 2026.

📍 Arsenale, Artiglierie — link in bio for directions and press kit.

10/05/2026

On the 7th of May, Across Words became official.

The Timor-Leste Pavilion at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia came alive with guests, press, curators, and collectors from around the world — all gathering for the first time at the Arsenale, Artiglierie, to experience a moment that felt truly historic.

The opening featured a contemporary iteration of the Verahana ritual performed live by Etson Caminha — summoning the guidance of ancestors and welcoming every visitor into a space where language, memory, and identity speak across words.

To everyone who joined us on that day — thank you. Your presence made it unforgettable. 🥂

Across Words remains open through 22 November 2026.

📍 Arsenale, Artiglierie — link in bio for directions, press kit and other information.

05/05/2026

Today, Across Words opens its doors for the first time.

A select group of guests, press, and art world colleagues are among the very first to step inside the Timor-Leste Pavilion at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia — a moment we have been working towards for a long time and one we will not forget.

To witness the pavilion come alive for the first time, to see visitors encounter Tais Don, hear CUALE (Flow), and move through An Unfinished Sentence — it is everything we hoped it would be.

This is only the beginning. The official opening is Thursday, 7th of May at 11AM at our pavilion — and we would love for you to join us. 🥂

Link in bio for directions and everything you need to know.

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04/05/2026

The Timor-Leste Pavilion has been selected as one of the must-see national pavilions at the 61st International Art Exhibition — La Biennale di Venezia, by Art Asia Pacific.

We are truly honored to be featured alongside such extraordinary pavilions. Check out the full story on
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We open Thursday 7 May at 11AM at the Arsenale, Artiglierie. Come find us - link in bio for directions, socials, and everything you need to know.

We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

Across Words — the Timor-Leste Pavilion at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia — inaugurates Thursday 7 May at 11AM at the Arsenale, Artiglierie.

The opening features a contemporary iteration of the Verahana ritual to summon the guidance of ancestors.

All are welcome — we hope you'll join us and celebrate with a glass of prosecco. 🥂

📍 Arsenale, Artiglierie — approx. 10 mins from the main entrance via the pebbled path.

16/04/2026

In this interview, reflects on his inspiration and what art means to him, offering a closer look into the ideas and personal experiences that shape his work. 🇹🇱

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