La Biennale di Venezia has published the fourteenth episode of its podcast series, La Biennale on Air, focusing on the 70th International Festival of Contemporary Music held from October 10 to 24, 2026. This episode provides listeners worldwide with a rich exploration of the festival’s artistic highlights and participant perspectives.
Central to the episode is a conversation with the artistic and musical duo Invernomuto, who discuss the work of Golden Lion recipient Keiji Haino. They delve into his evocative installation Blissful Bun-chan, an enigmatic performance piece involving a cat as a unique conduit into Haino’s creative universe. This segment offers a rare glimpse into the experimental approaches shaping contemporary music and art.
The podcast also features voices from several artists who took part in the festival, including ML Buch, DJ Anderson do Paraíso, Grand River, and Joy Guidry. Their contributions shed light on the diversity of styles and cultural backgrounds represented at the event, reflecting the festival’s global scope.
Adding to the episode’s auditory experience is a curated selection of excerpts from works by five Biennale College Musica artists—Wyldie Bracewell, Talullah Calderwood, Lara Dâmaso, Andrea La Pietra, and alys(alys)alys—whose pieces premiered during the festival. These soundtracks provide listeners with direct engagement with the innovative music showcased at the event.
Further enriching the episode is a contribution from American sculptor, painter, and performer Nick Cave, featuring a clip from a video interview recorded during the pre-opening of Biennale Arte 2026. This inclusion broadens the podcast’s cultural reach beyond music to encompass interdisciplinary artistic practices.
La Biennale on Air is accessible on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music – Audible, and YouTube, as well as on La Biennale’s official website. The podcast continues to serve as a vital platform for disseminating contemporary artistic discourse to a global audience.
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