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Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro stated that the Russian pavilion at the Biennale would be shut if used for propaganda purposes, emphasizing a distinction between the Russian government and its people.

The Venice Biennale plans to include Russia's national pavilion for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, stirring discussions on the intersection of art and politics.

The Venice Biennale is facing scrutiny over the inclusion of Russia's national pavilion amidst ongoing political tensions due to the Ukraine war.

The Frers Pavilion in La Rural is launching a new immersive virtual reality experience focusing on the Middle Ages, further establishing itself as a cultural and technological hub in Buenos Aires.

The Central Pavilion of the Venice Biennale has been completely transformed and is ready for the 61st International Art Exhibition starting on May 9.

Author Han Kang, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, will present her installation work at the Korean pavilion during the 61st International Venice Biennale from May to November.

The historic pavilion in Jackson Park, Chicago, which has been abandoned for three decades, is finally receiving much-needed restoration efforts.

Bones believed to be human were discovered in a burned pavilion in the Širvintos district, prompting a pre-trial investigation into the cause of death.

The Central Pavilion at the Biennale in Venice will be inaugurated today, with attendance from the deputy chief of cabinet Valerio Sarcone, as minister Alessandro Giuli is absent.

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli did not attend the inauguration of the renovated central pavilion at the Biennale in Venice, raising concerns about the support for its managing foundation.

A significant fire broke out at the Serbia Pavilion of the Biennale in Venice, driven by strong winds that complicated firefighting efforts.

A fire has broken out at the Biennale in Venice, originating from the Serbian pavilion, and continues to spread due to strong winds.

Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, president of the Venice Biennale, was seen in Rome on the day the Ministry of Culture received documents regarding the controversial reopening of the Russian pavilion.

The Greek representation at the 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'Escape Room', merges political and social narratives within an immersive art experience.

The Biennale is set to deliver crucial documents to Italy's Ministry of Culture, marking a significant moment in an international political-diplomatic controversy and a personal clash between Minister Alessandro Giuli and Foundation President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

M/Maritime has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor for the Japan Pavilion at the upcoming International Fair of Thessaloniki in 2026.

Russia will participate in the Venice Biennale amidst its ongoing war, with key figures connected to its political elite, raising concerns over the implications for Ukraine's cultural identity.

The OmenaArt Foundation Pavilion won the Best Pavilion award at the Malta Biennale 2026 for its thematic exhibition "Redefining. Polish-Ghanaian Textile Narratives."

Matteo Salvini criticizes Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli as foolish amid a debate over hosting a Russian artists' pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

Buttafuoco, head of the Venetian foundation, dismisses journalists' questions regarding the Moscow pavilion during a meeting with Sicilian bishops.

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli discussed the controversial presence of a Russian pavilion at the Biennale with Ukrainian counterpart Tatiana Berezhna, who expressed concerns over its contradiction to Italy's support for Ukraine.

Political tensions rise around the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, as Minister Alessandro Giuli calls for the resignation of board member Tamara Gregoretti over her support for its reopening.

The Canadian pavilion at Expo in Yumeshima, Osaka, has returned its site to the Japan International Exhibition Association following its dismantling five months after the event's closure.

Osaka Prefectural Police conducted a search of the construction company responsible for the Thailand Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo over suspicions of unauthorized work and violations of the Construction Business Law.

The President of the Culture Commission in Italy's Chamber of Deputies expresses skepticism about the opening of the Russian pavilion amid conflicts between the Venetian foundation and the government, as the EU signals readiness to cut funding.

The Korean pavilion has made its debut at the Bio China 2026 expo, reflecting increased participation from South Korea's pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors in the rapidly growing Chinese market.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes the inclusion of a Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, claiming it serves to strengthen Vladimir Putin's regime.

The European Commission has warned that the Venice Biennale could lose EU funding if Russia's national pavilion is allowed to reopen.

A clash between Italian Ministers Giuli and Buttafuoco regarding Russia’s presence at the Biennale highlights differing views on artistic freedom in autocracies.

Russia is participating again in the Venice Biennale, with its pavilion led by Anastasia Karneeva, daughter of a key figure in the country's military-industrial complex.

The Russian pavilion returns to the Venice Biennale amidst ongoing conflict with Ukraine, signaling a shift in cultural responses to Russian influence.

Russia will have a pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale, marking a significant shift in its cultural engagement amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russia is making a return to the Venice Biennale, prompting protests from the group Pussy Riot and responses from officials including the curator of the Ukrainian pavilion.

The new Pavilion of Family Agroindustry was inaugurated at the Show Rural Coopavel, expanding the presence of family agroindustries at one of Brazil's largest agribusiness events.

Members of 'La Banda del Millón' have been relocated to the same prison pavilion where they cannot access cell phones or the internet, following a request from authorities due to their coordinated criminal activities from behind bars.

The leaders of the notorious Million Gang, known for violent robberies, have been placed in a single prison pavilion without access to mobile phones to prevent them from planning further crimes.

Russia is reopening its pavilion at the Venice Biennale in May, after being absent for two editions due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has reversed his stance on private financial groups in healthcare, commending them during the opening of a new Penta hospital pavilion.

Four residents from Maarjamäe have achieved a partial victory against the Tallinn City Planning Office in a recent circuit court ruling concerning the demolition of a central pavilion.

The Tallinn District Court partially upheld an appeal from local residents against the demolition permit for a central pavilion amid ongoing development tensions in Maarjamäe.

Paolo Galbiati, Baskonia's new coach, has surprisingly turned the team's fortunes around despite a rough start to the season, earning his place as a beloved figure in the city.

Two lionesses unexpectedly entered a wedding pavilion in Junagadh, India, causing excitement among guests.

The University Hospital in Olomouc, Czechia, has inaugurated a new pavilion dedicated to oncology treatment and care.

The Masaryk Oncology Institute in Brno is set to open a new patient-friendly entrance pavilion and a state-of-the-art cancer prevention center, marking a significant development in its history.

Henrike Naumann, a prominent artist selected to co-curate the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer.

The article discusses how the contributions of architect Lilly Reich to the iconic Barcelona Pavilion, designed for the 1929 International Exposition, have been historically overlooked in favor of her male counterpart Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

A marriage in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted when it was revealed that the groom was a transgender, leading to chaos and a standoff between the two families.

Henrike Naumann, a German artist selected to co-design the German Pavilion for the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer, leaving a significant void in contemporary German art.

A wedding celebration in a small village in Aligarh turned tragic as the father of the brides passed away shortly after the ceremony.

The Ukrainian pavilion at the Venice Biennale features a nomadic deer sculpture that critiques Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.