Alma Allen’s Pavilion Appointment Exposes the Murky Politics Behind Venice 2026

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The article discusses the 61st Venice Biennale, which will take place in 2025. The pavilions of 204 countries and territories are participating, each represented by a unique artist or group of artists.

**USA Pavilion**

* Representative Artist: Alma Allen
* Commissioner: Jenni Parido
* Executive Director of the American Arts Conservancy (AAC)
* Funding: The AAC is seeking donations from patrons who can become "Preservers of American Art" with contributions ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

**Other Artists in the Pavilions**

* Argentina - Matías Duville
* Australia - Khaled Sabsabi
* Austria - Florentina Holzinger
* Bahamas - Lavar Munroe and John Beadle
* Belgium - Miet Warlop
* Brazil - Adriana Varejão and Rosana Paulino
* Canada - Abbas Akhavan
* Cyprus - Marina Xenofontos
* Czech Republic & Slovak Republic (joint pavilion) - Jakub Jansa and Selmeci Kocka Jusko
* Denmark - Maja Malou Lyse
* Estonia - Merike Estna
* Finland - Jenna Sutela
* France - Yto Barrada
* Germany - Henrike Naumann and Sung Tieu
* Great Britain - Lubaina Himid
* Greece - Andreas Angelidakis
* Hungary - Endre Koronczi
* Iceland - Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir
* India (joint pavilion) - Emerging Indigenous artists (TBA)
* Ireland - Isabel Nolan
* Italy - Chiara Camoni
* Japan - Ei Arakawa-Nash
* Korea - Choi Geon and Hyeree Ro
* Kosovo - Brilant Milazimi
* Latvia - Bruno Birmanis and Mareunrol
* Lebanon - Nabil Nahas
* Lithuania - Eglė Budvytytė
* Luxembourg - Aline Bouvy
* Malta - Charlie Cauchi, Raphael Vella, and Adrian Abela
* Netherlands - Dries Verhoeven
* New Zealand - Fiona Pardington
* Nordic Pavilion (Finland/Norway/Sweden) - Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow, and Tori Wrånes
* North Macedonia - Velimir Zernovski
* Saudi Arabia - Dana Awartani
* Scotland - Davide Bugarin and Angel Cohn Castle (Bugarin + Castle)
* Singapore - Amanda Heng
* Spain - Oriol Vilanova
* Switzerland - Gianmaria Andreetta, Luca Beeler, Nina Wakeford, Miriam Laura Leonardi, Lithic Alliance, and Yul Tomatala
* Taiwan - Li Yi-fan
* Turkey - Nilbar Güres
* Ukraine - Zhanna Kadyrova

The article does not mention the artist chosen for the USA pavilion by Commissioner Jenni Parido.
 
The USA Pavilion is gonna be a bit of a letdown if they can't even figure out who's representin' them at the Venice Biennale 🤔. I mean, it's 2025 and Alma Allen is still the rep? That's so 2019. Shouldn't we be seeing some new talent from the States by now? And what's up with the commissioning process? Don't they have anyone in charge besides Jenni Parido who can get things done? The AAC should really step it up if they wanna make a splash at this thing 🎨💼.
 
Honestly, I think its gonna be super cringey with all these rich ppl giving $$ to save American art 🤑... meanwhile what about the artists who actually do the work? Like, is Alma Allen even a real person or just some PR machine? And $1,000 to become a "Preserver of American Art"? What's next? Paying people to like your Instagram posts? 😂
 
omg u think america is gonna get all the attention at this thing with that 1k to 25k donation tho 🤑 i mean what even is a preserver of american art lol sounds like just rich people trying to feel good about themselves 🤣 anyone who can afford to give that kind of cash must be like super cultured and stuff, but also kinda creepy?
 
🤣 I mean, can you believe it? 204 countries are gonna be at Venice Biennale 🌊, and the US is like "oh no, we need your help to save American art" 🤑 asking people to donate $1k-$25k... basically saying "hey, rich folks, save us from ourselves" 😂. And what's with all these joint pavilions? Sounds like they're trying to make some new friends 🤝. Anyway, can't wait to see Alma Allen's art (or whoever the artist is). Guess we'll have to tune in to figure out who it is... 🎨
 
I'm really stoked that so many countries and territories are participating in the 61st Venice Biennale, it's like a global art party 🎉🌎! I mean, can you imagine walking around the pavilions of all these different nations, experiencing their unique perspectives and artistic expressions? It's going to be such an eye-opening experience!

And I love how there are so many talented artists involved, from Alma Allen in the USA pavilion (I hope she's amazing 😉) to Matías Duville from Argentina, Khaled Sabsabi from Australia, and so many more. The diversity is just incredible.

It's also awesome that there are funding opportunities for people who want to support American art, like becoming a "Preserver of American Art" with donations ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. I'm sure it'll be a great way for patrons to get involved and make a positive impact on the art world.

One thing that's got me thinking is how this pavilion showcases not just individual artists but also collaborative efforts between different countries. The Nordic Pavilion, which features artists from Finland, Norway, and Sweden, sounds particularly interesting – I'd love to learn more about their joint project.

Overall, it's clear that the 61st Venice Biennale is going to be a major celebration of art, culture, and global unity 🌈💖. Bring on the excitement!
 
[Image of a US dollar bill with a puzzled expression] 🤔💸
[Footage of Alma Allen looking confused, with text "What's going on with the US Pavilion?" appearing on screen] 😂
[A picture of a donation form with a large red X marked through it, captioned "Donate to become a Preserver of American Art? NO THANKS!"] 🚫
[Image of a map with all the pavilions' locations, but one country's location is missing - USA] 🗺️
[Footage of people from around the world looking at each other's artwork, with text "Art can bridge any gap... except for funding?" appearing on screen] 🌎
 
idk why usa always gotta be so secretive bout deir artist selection lol 🤷‍♀️. dey should just come out and say who's representin dem at venice biennale 2025. it's kinda weird dat de AAC is tryna get donations from patrons, even tho its like, "hey, we're supposed to be promoteing american art, not askin for handouts". anywayz, sounds like dey got a dope lineup of artists in deir pavilion 🎨
 
🤔 The more pavilions, the less focus on the art itself. All this politics and patronage is overshadowing what's supposed to be the main event – the art 🎨. And it's weird they're not even sharing who's behind that USA pavilion 🤷‍♀️
 
the US pavilion is pretty chill, you know? Alma Allen and team are gonna rep america with some dope art. i'm low-key hyped they're using donations to fund it, that's a pretty cool way to make art more accessible 🤑. also, it's rad that there's an american arts conservancy thingy involved, gotta help preserve the nation's art scene 👍.
 
Another year, another money grab 🤑 The 61st Venice Biennale is gonna be a wild ride with all those countries shelling out cash to get their artists featured 🎨💸 I mean, who needs art when you can just buy it, right? 🤣 The USA pavilion is already raking it in with their "Preservers of American Art" donors, but what about the actual art? Is Alma Allen's masterpiece gonna be worth the $1k to $25k donation price tag? 🤔 Doubtful. And don't even get me started on the lack of transparency around the commissioner's choice... what's going on here? Transparency = overrated 😒
 
I'm so excited about this 🎉🖼️! The Venice Biennale is always a huge event and I love seeing all these countries come together to showcase their artists' talents 🌍💕. And can you believe there's gonna be 204 pavilions?! It's gonna be like one big art party 🎉👯‍♀️! What do you think about the USA pavilion? Alma Allen as the representative artist is awesome 💪! Have you seen her work before?
 
the US pavilion is still missing an artist 🤔, which is kinda weird considering they're throwing around big numbers for donations from patrons... $1k to $25k? that's some serious cash 🤑 what's up with that? why can't the government or the private sector just foot the bill like everyone else? and meanwhile, all these other countries are bringing their A-game 🎨💼 it's kinda embarrassing that america is playing catch-up 😳
 
🤔 The US pavilion is so underwhelming, no big-name artist or anything exciting about it 📚. Just some artsy stuff from Alma Allen and another guy, what's their claim to fame? 😐. And $1k-$25k for "Preservers of American Art"? Get real 💸. Not sure why the AAC is relying on donations like that, can't they just fund it properly like everyone else 🤑. And another thing, 204 countries and territories participating, but not even a photo of the artist or pavilion? That's kinda weird 📸.
 
I'm low-key super excited about this year's Venice Biennale 🎨! The fact that 204 countries and territories are participating is already mind-blowing, but what really gets me is the diverse range of artists showcasing their talents 💖. I mean, take a look at some of these names: Alma Allen from the USA pavilion, Matías Duville from Argentina, and Lubaina Himid from Great Britain... each one brings something unique to the table 🤔.

I love how some of the pavilions are showcasing joint artists from multiple countries – it's like a beautiful cultural mashup 🌎. And let's not forget about the funding aspect: becoming a "Preserver of American Art" with contributions starting at $1,000? That's like, totally doable for some people 💸.

The thing that really caught my attention, though, was the missing artist from the USA pavilion 🤔. I mean, Commissioner Jenni Parido didn't mention who she chose... and that just leaves me curious 😊. Who could it be? What kind of art would they create? The suspense is killing me! 🎉
 
Ugh I'm literally so done with this whole system 🤯!! The US is one of those super rich countries that can just throw money around and get whatever they want in this biennale, it's like a total joke! 💸 They're expecting these artists to create some masterpiece for their pavilion and then who knows what? Sellout much?! 🤷‍♀️ I mean, come on Alma Allen has gotta be some super talented artist to even deserve being chosen but noooo, the real question is how much $$$ did Jenni Parido throw behind her back to get this gig 🤑 1000 to 25k dollars?! That's like, peanuts! 💸
 
I'm kinda curious about this 61st Venice Biennale thingy... 🤔 I mean, 204 countries and territories participating? That's like, super diverse, right? 🌎 So, about that USA pavilion... it seems pretty cool that Alma Allen is the rep artist. But, idk, why doesn't the article tell us who exactly chose her as a commissioner? Shouldn't we know more about what they're looking for in an artist to represent the States? 🤔 The funding part does seem kinda sketchy, though - $1k to $25k for some "Preservers of American Art"? That's like, a pretty big ask. Maybe it's just me, but I wish there was more transparency about where that money is going... 💸
 
Its weird how the USA pavilion is using a fundraising thingy to support American art 🤑🎨 I mean, I get it, art takes money and all that but come on, isn't there enough rich ppl out there who wanna sponsor this kinda thing? 💸 It just feels like its trying too hard to make some cash off of people's love for American culture. Plus, what about the artists themselves? Are they getting a fair deal or is it just about the benjamins? 🤔
 
omg u guyz lol i dont get why america cant just pay 4 its own art like every1 else 🤣 but seriously tho, all these countries r doin a great job represinting them selves at the biennale. china, india & korea is defo bringing fire w/ they pavilions, cant wait 2 c what they got in store 🎨👀
 
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