Susan Mains is Commissioner of the Grenada Pavilion for the 2026 edition of the Biennale di Venezia. An experienced cultural strategist and advocate for Caribbean arts, Mains has worked extensively across curatorial development, international cultural exchange, and institutional partnerships. Her practice centers on amplifying voices from Small Island Developing States, fostering cross-regional dialogue, and positioning Caribbean artists within global contemporary art discourse.

As Commissioner, Mains leads the strategic vision and international engagement of the Grenada Pavilion, supporting artists whose work reflects the layered histories, environmental realities, and cultural vitality of Grenada and the wider Caribbean. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and long-term cultural infrastructure, strengthening Grenada’s presence on the world stage while nurturing meaningful connections between local communities and global audiences.

Daniele Radini Tedeschi is an Italian art historian, curator, and cultural scholar known for his rigorous research-driven exhibitions and interdisciplinary approach to contemporary art. His curatorial practice bridges historical inquiry and present-day artistic production, positioning contemporary works within broader philosophical, anthropological, and symbolic frameworks.

Radini Tedeschi has curated and contributed to numerous international exhibitions, collaborating with institutions, foundations, and cultural platforms across Europe and beyond. His projects often explore themes of myth, identity, memory, spirituality, and the dialogue between tradition and modernity. Through carefully constructed narratives, he emphasizes the intellectual and poetic dimensions of artistic practice, encouraging audiences to engage with art as a site of reflection and critical thought.

In addition to his curatorial work, he is an accomplished writer and lecturer, contributing essays and critical texts to exhibition catalogues and scholarly publications. His work reflects a deep commitment to fostering cultural exchange and advancing nuanced conversations within the global contemporary art landscape.

Asher Mains serves as Research Developer for the Grenada Pavilion, contributing to the conceptual framework and intellectual development of the pavilion’s 2026 presentation at the Biennale di Venezia. His work centers on interdisciplinary research, cultural analysis, and the articulation of critical narratives that situate Caribbean artistic practice within global contemporary discourse.

Mains brings a research-led approach that bridges history, ecology, and postcolonial studies, supporting the pavilion’s curatorial vision through archival investigation, contextual mapping, and thematic development. His practice emphasizes the importance of grounding artistic production in rigorous scholarship while remaining responsive to lived experience and cultural memory.

As Research Developer, he works closely with the Commissioner, curator, and participating artists to refine conceptual coherence, ensuring that the pavilion’s presentation is both critically informed and internationally resonant. His contribution strengthens the intellectual infrastructure of the project, fostering meaningful dialogue between Grenada’s local contexts and broader transnational conversations shaping contemporary art today.