Somalia National Pavilion ? SADDEXLEEY

The 61st International Art Exhibition ? La Biennale di Venezia marked a historic milestone with the opening of the first-ever Somalia National Pavilion. For SADDEXLEEY, featuring works by Ayan Farah, Asmaa Jama, and Warsan Shire, we developed a visual identity that translates the exhibition’s themes into a contemporary graphic language while honoring Somalia’s cultural heritage.

The identity is built around typography and a restrained graphic system inspired by Somali visual culture and the country’s national colors. Designed to complement rather than compete with the artworks, the flexible identity was applied across exhibition graphics, environmental elements, printed materials, and digital communication, creating a cohesive visual experience throughout the pavilion.