No Need to Sparkle; Experiments in Love and Revolution is open!
SON Architecture was entrusted with the architectural design & detailing of the pavilion, working closely with the curator and the artists.
The Malta Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2026 is located within the Arsenale.
Photos by
@julianvassallo
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No Need To Sparkle; Experiments in Love and Revolution
artists
@adrian.mm.abela.studio |
@chuckcauchi |
@raphaelvella
curated by
@margeritapule
with architects
@son.architecture |
@marksullivan.jr |
@julianvassallo |
@markperegin
commissioned by
@artscouncilmalta
producers
@unfinishedartspace X
@r.gallery__
project management
@tamara__burr | outreach and partnerships
@kattenmaj | visual identity
@alexandrapace.studio | social media
@alessianotalexia
catalogue publisher
@skira_arte
audio-visual edited by Justin Farrugia
@sharpshootmedia
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Adrian MM Abela
Declaration of Dependence (A Game of Surrender) (2023-2026)
animation & interaction Design
@falsework__
Raphael Vella
Praying for a Revolution That Will Never Come (2026)
Sound Designer
@michael_quinton_sound_doctor
Video Editor & Technical Consultant Niels Plotard
Studio Assistants
@jake.e.attard &
@malta.marta.art
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Charlie Cauchi
Dolce (2026)
DOLCE is supported by:
@chocolatiertiziano , Myschool,
@mediastation.tv ,
@onepercent_malta ,
@grand_suites_ ,
@alpharentmalta , Alpha Medical,
@godwinsgarage , Aerial Malta, Envi Innovations Limited,
@maltainfrance ,
@360picturesmalta , Khiron - Security, General Cleaners, Micro Climat Studio
@julia_mingo_dop @elaine.bonello @celine_perreard @banth0rpe @chantalb_makeup_sfx
Furniture by
@joinwellfxb
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