The Uganda Pavilion has been announced for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

Commissioned by Acaye Kerunen and curated by Taga Francis Nuwagaba, the pavilion will present works by Stacey Gillian Abe alongside Joseph Ntensibe, Lilian Nabulime, Ronex Ahimbisibwe, Lakwena Maciver, Sheila Nakitende and Aloka Trevor.

Foregrounding a range of practices shaped within and across East Africa, the presentation explores shared themes of material culture, spirituality and social memory, while reflecting the diversity of contemporary artistic production connected to Uganda.

The announcement follows Stacey Gillan Abe’s fourth solo exhibition at Unit, Garden of Blue Whispers. Her new body of work develops narratives of reclamation, exploring both personal and social ancestry through her signature use of indigo and hand-embroidered silk detailing.