British pavilion

The British pavilion houses Great Britain's national representation during the Venice Biennale arts festivals.

Often described as "the Olympics of the art world", participation in the Biennale is a prestigious event for contemporary artists.

The Biennale parent organization also hosts regular festivals in other arts: architecture, dance, film, music, and theater.

[1] The British pavilion was designed by the architect Edwin Alfred Rickards and built in 1909 on the site of an older building, a café-restaurant constructed in 1887.

[3] Financial support for the pavilion comes from a combination of public funds, via the British Council, and private sponsors, including Burberry.