The 61st Venice Biennale, organised by late curator Koyo Kouoh, has chosen to focus on softer tones of emotion, connectivity, and grounding in the theme 'In Minor Keys'. The theme is a series of interconnected motifs and includes Shrines, Procession, Schools, Rest and Performances. The central exhibition will be spread across two principal venues in the Giardini and the Arsenale, featuring 111 artists. The exhibition explores how connectivity can be unconscious, emerging when unrelated artists and movements find affinity. Some national pavilions will also be transformed into spaces of contemplation and connection. The Holy See Pavilion will feature a sound-based experience inspired by the writings of 12th-century abbess Hildegard of Bingen.