Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close
Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’The Russian pavilion at the Venice Bien...
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 increas...
Dark clouds, protests and resignations dampen start of 61st Venice Biennale
Russian pavilion to stay closed as outcry over Israel’s inclusion also grows – but nesting seagull provides some light reliefThe 61st Venice Biennale ...
The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begi...
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for c...
Venice Biennale jury quits amid row over participation of Russia
Decision follows backlash from Italian government and European CommissionThe jury of the Venice Biennale has quit just days before the prestigious art...
Venice opera house fires incoming music director who made nepotism claims
Teatro La Fenice called comments by its controversial appointee Beatrice Venezi ‘offensive and detrimental’Teatro La Fenice, the prestigious Venice op...
Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and...
‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch
Rising sea levels and ecological damage caused by heavy use of flood defence system force city authorities to consider next moveThe Arsenale, the colo...
