Bvlgari strengthens its commitment to contemporary art as Exclusive Partner of the Biennale Arte, a role the Roman Maison will hold through 2030. The collaboration debuts at the 61st International Art Exhibition in 2026 with a new project by artist Lotus L. Kang, presented in the Bvlgari Pavilion at the Esedra space in Venice’s Giardini.
Portrait Lotus L. Kang © Carolyne Loreé Teston
Kang’s installation has been conceived specifically for the Venetian setting and reflects her ongoing exploration of transformation, memory and impermanence. Known for creating layered environments that merge sculpture, photography and organic materials, the artist investigates the relationship between presence and change, often using fragile and evolving elements such as photographic film and sediment-like forms. Her work invites viewers into immersive spaces where material and perception remain in constant dialogue.
Bvlgari’s participation in Biennale Arte 2026 marks a natural extension of the Maison’s longstanding engagement with artistic expression and cultural patronage. Founded in Rome in 1884 and now part of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari has built its identity on a distinctive blend of craftsmanship, innovation and creative vision. This philosophy extends beyond jewelry into meaningful cultural initiatives that support both contemporary creativity and heritage preservation.
Lotus L. Kang Tract XXIV, 2025 cast aluminum anchovies, cast bronze lotus root, metallic twist ties, nylon Approx. 305 x 13 x 13 cm Installation dimensions variable Courtesy the artist Photo © Paul Salveson
In recent years, the Maison has contributed to major restoration projects in Rome, including the Spanish Steps and the mosaics of the Baths of Caracalla, while also collaborating with leading institutions such as MAXXI in Rome and the Whitney Biennial in New York. The recent creation of the Bvlgari Foundation further underscores its long-term commitment to fostering culture and artistic dialogue.
Through its partnership with Biennale Arte, Bvlgari reaffirms its role as a patron of contemporary creativity, championing art as a universal language and a powerful expression of freedom, innovation and enduring beauty.
photo cover: Lotus L. Kang Molt (Woodridge-New York-Berlin-), 2024 – 2025 Tanned and unfixed film (continually sensitive), spherical magnets, cast aluminum kelp knots, photograph, tape, steel wire and steel tubes 304,8 x 309,9 x 127 cm Courtesy the artist Photo © Andrea Rossetti
