Naked jetskiers and a celebrity seagull steal the Venice Biennale 2026 photo reel

TL;DR
A Guardian photo essay from the 61st Venice Biennale captures its wildest moments—from a naked jetskiing sequence and a giant human bell at Seaworld Venice to a celebrity seagull outside the Polish pavilion—along with immersive installations and off-site works across the Giardini and Arsenale, highlighting participation from 99 countries and a program running through 22 November.
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