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manilatimes.networld43 days ago
Artists Withdraw from Venice Biennale Awards Amid Protests
The 61st Venice Biennale opened on May 9, 2026, as dozens of artists withdrew from awards consideration in solidarity with a jury that resigned after refusing to award pavilions from countries charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. Protests targ…
Japan Timesworld44 days ago
Venice Biennale Opens with Pavilions from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine
The 61st Venice Art Biennale began its first public day on May 9 2026 after a press preview marked by drizzle and controversy. Demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested on May 7, following a mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation. R…
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Japan Timesworld44 days ago
61st Venice Biennale Opens with 24 National Pavilions
The 61st Venice Biennale began its press preview on May 8 2026 as demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested the previous day. A mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation led to further protests, country withdrawals and postponed ceremo…
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uctoday.comworld45 days ago
Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale
Multiple pavilions at the Venice Biennale were closed on Friday as artists joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The action added to existing disruptions at the international art exhibition. Organizers had not commented on the extent of the closures by Friday afternoon.
variety.compolitics45 days ago
Pussy Riot Stages Protest at Venice Biennale Against Russian Pavilion
Dozens of activists from the anti-Kremlin art collective Pussy Riot staged a protest at the Venice Biennale art exhibition. The group waved Ukrainian flags and chanted slogans against Russian President Putin to oppose Moscow's participation. @Reuters reported the demonstration oc…
The Bbcpolitics46 days ago
Protests Held at Venice Biennale Over Russia's Return
Protests occurred at the Venice Biennale after Russia returned to the event for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot and Femen staged a demonstration outside the Russian pavilion. The Biennale president defended the in…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics47 days ago
Venice Biennale Opens Russian Pavilion for Press Previews
The Russian national pavilion at the Venice Biennale opened for press previews on Tuesday, playing techno music, marking its first participation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The pavilion will remain closed to the public when the event fully opens on 9 May. The decisi…
winnipegfreepress.comworld47 days ago
Pussy Riot and FEMEN Protest Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale
Members of Pussy Riot and FEMEN staged a protest at the Russian pavilion during the Venice Biennale on Wednesday. Demonstrators used smoke and chants to block access for about 30 minutes until police intervened. The event's inclusion of Russia has led to funding reductions and th…
walksofitaly.comworld52 days agoUpdated
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Russia's 2026 Participation
The international jury for the 2026 Venice Biennale resigned days before the event's opening amid controversy over allowing Russia to participate. The decision followed backlash from the Italian government and the European Commission, prompting organizers to postpone the award ce…
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