
Around the time of the 2026 Venice Biennale, an exhibition called “No Go Elevator (not without no keycard)” by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and artist Stanley Donwood will open on Fondamenta dei Penini. The show, running from May 6th to June 7th, promises a haunting and immersive experience. It features detailed ink drawings, often with intentional smudges and corrections, portraying vast, lonely landscapes and pyramid-shaped buildings. Donwood explains that words are an important part of the artwork, and visitors will receive a list of words on the exhibition flyer – a sort of guide – to help them navigate the show’s mysterious themes.