How the Venice Biennale became Russia’s way back into Europe ⊖
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Moscow's brief yet controversial return reignited debate over its place in Europe's cultural institutions, even as the war in Ukraine continues.
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The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itself
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Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close ⊖⊖
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Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’
The Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale was forced temporarily to shut its doors on …
From Eurovision to the Venice Biennale, culture contests are being overshadowed by politics ⊖
The Venice Biennale, Eurovision and Cannes are framed as artists representing their nations. But in a fractured world, national identity seems increasingly futile
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Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale ⊖
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The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.