Venice Biennale opens without ceremony or Golden Lion
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The Venice Biennale opens the exhibition without the Golden Lion awards, as the jury stopped performing its duties in protest against the participation of Israel and the Russian Federation. — Ukrinform.
A Biennale in Turmoil
This Week’s Highlights: The Venice Biennale opened Saturday in something close to disarray. The jury resigned en masse over Israel’s and Russia’s eligibility (Hyperallergic). Iran withdrew days before opening (Artforum). The US pavilion sits empty — the administration’s call for proposals required work that “reflect and promote American values,” and got the silence it asked for (ARTnews). Pussy Riot stormed the Russian pavilion in pink balaclava…
81 artists withdraw from Venice Biennale competition
In Minor Keys, 61st Venice Biennale, 2026, installation view featuring Sohrab Hura, one of the artists who has withdrawn from prize consideration. Photo: Andrea Avezzù. Courtesy La Biennale di Venezia 81 artists have withdrawn their work from consideration for the ‘Visitor Lion’ prizes at the 61st Venice Biennale, which opens to the public today. Artists in the central exhibition, as well as artists, curators and exhibition staff representing 16…
The pavilion evokes the figure of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, echoing the words of Pope Leo XIV, called for "a return to serving the rhythm of life, the harmony of creation, and healing its wounds." Biennale President Pierangelo Buttafuoco and Mayor Luigi Brugnaro emphasized the Holy See's contribution to the debate on peace. The article "Venice Biennale: Holy …
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