### [2026-05-9](/feed/2026/05/9/index.md)

##### 61st Venice Biennale
# Exhibits from over 100 countries are shown on display including Belgium. 




### Sources:

1. [Brussels Times](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2122328/belgian-performance-art-on-display-at-venice-biennale)

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