Biennale in turmoil, 22 European countries against Russia's participation: 'Unacceptable'
Twenty-two European countries, including Ukraine, have urged the Venice Biennale's leadership to reconsider Russia's participation in the upcoming art exhibition.
New rules of the game in the cultural battleground. Latvian artists comment on Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale
Latvian artists express their concerns regarding Russia's participation in the upcoming Venice Biennale amid shifting geopolitical tensions.
Art: A Predator in the Zoo of Nations
The Venice Biennale, akin to the Olympics in sports, sees the return of Russian artists showcasing their work under their flag for the first time since the Russian invasion.
Criticism of Russia's Participation in the Venice Biennale
Ukrainian ministers are protesting Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale amidst the ongoing war, while the Biennale defends itself as an open institution against censorship.
‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia
Ukraine has called for the exclusion of Russia from the Venice Biennale, arguing that the art exhibition should not serve as a platform for obscuring Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.
Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale, Led by the Daughter of a Military Industry Influencer
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.
Ukraine Urges Venice Biennale To Exclude Russia
Ukraine has urged the Venice Biennale organizers to prevent Russia's participation in the event amidst ongoing conflict.
Despite the Ukraine War: Russia Returns to the Biennale
Russia is set to participate in the Venice Art Biennale for the first time since the war in Ukraine began, as the Biennale President frames this involvement as part of cultural diplomacy.
Political scientist Marco Tarchi: "Here’s why Giuli is wrong about Russia at the Biennale"
Political scientist Marco Tarchi critiques the inclusion of Russia at the Venice Biennale, stating that one cannot remain neutral in the face of ongoing conflicts.
What's on at the Venice Biennale? Russian soft power
The Russian pavilion returns to the Venice Biennale amidst ongoing conflict with Ukraine, signaling a shift in cultural responses to Russian influence.
End of Isolation. Russians Will Return to the Venice Biennale, Organizers Announced
The Russian artists are set to return to the Venice Biennale after a period of isolation due to geopolitical tensions.
Russia returns with pavilion to the Venice Biennale after hiatus since 2022
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.
Massimo Cacciari: “There Can Be No Censorship in Art. It Doesn't Matter if They Disagree in Rome”
Philosopher Massimo Cacciari advocates for artistic freedom, asserting that the Venice Biennale should operate independently of government influence.
Minister Lāce at the Venice Art Biennale: We must mobilize forces to prevent Russia's participation
Latvian Minister Lāce emphasizes the need to prevent Russia's participation in the Venice Art Biennale due to its ongoing war in Ukraine and its attempts to normalize its reputation through culture.
Venice Art Biennale Allows Participation from Russia This Year
The Venice Art Biennale has decided to allow Russia to participate this year, which has generated international protests.
ART SCANDAL: Warring Russia returns to the Venice Art Biennale in 2026
Russia's official participation in the 2026 Venice Art Biennale has been confirmed, with close associates of Putin's regime leading the project, prompting protests from Ukrainians on social media.
Oriol Vilanova, the artist who has elevated postcards to works of art
Oriol Vilanova, a Catalan artist, transforms postcards into conceptual artworks and is set to represent Spain at the Venice Biennale.
Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
Russia is reopening its pavilion at the Venice Biennale in May, after being absent for two editions due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia returns to Venice Biennale, but officials say it "never left"
Russia will participate in the Venice Biennale in 2026, marking its first participation since the invasion of Ukraine, though officials assert that the country never truly left the event.
Venice Biennale: Three Korean Artists Selected for Main Exhibition
Three artists of Korean descent have been selected to participate in the main exhibition of the 61st Venice Biennale, the world's largest biennial art event.
"Slow Down": The 61st Venice Biennale prepares for listening and slowness
The 61st Venice Biennale, the first directed by an African woman, embraces themes of listening and slowness in its curatorial direction after the passing of Koyo Kouoh.
The Biennale art wants to resonate with the soul in 'minor key'
The 61st International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale acknowledges its late director Koyo Kouoh by continuing her curatorial vision.
Venice Biennale announces guests with Africa and Latin America as key focuses
The Venice Biennale has announced its guest list for the 61st edition, showcasing prominent artists from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale
Khaled Sabsabi will showcase two major works at the Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of spirituality, migration, and shared humanity.
Axed Biennale artist to take not one but two huge installations to Venice
Khaled Sabsabi, who was initially dismissed as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale, will now showcase two major installations at the event with curator Michael Dagostino.
South Africa withdraws from the Venice Biennale after conflict over Gaza artwork
South Africa has canceled its participation in this year's Venice Biennale following a conflict involving Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and artist Gabrielle Goliath, centered around Goliath's artwork referencing Gaza.
Venice Biennale, Reina Sofía and MASP: the Argentinians shaping the international agenda in 2026
In 2026, Argentine art is making a significant impact on the international circuit through various biennales, museums, galleries, and cultural centers around the world.
Anish Kapoor conquers Venice. An exhibition of monumental works in a 16th-century palace
A major exhibition of sculptor Anish Kapoor's works opens in a restored 16th-century palace in Venice as part of the 61st Venice Biennale.
German artist who was to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale dies at 41
Henrike Naumann, a German installation artist scheduled to represent Germany at the upcoming Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 41 due to cancer.
The Venetian Genesis of Tintoretto in Competition with the Sistine Chapel
The article explores the historical and cultural significance of Tintoretto’s work in Venice, particularly in the context of contemporary art and forthcoming exhibitions.
Ecuador will present an artistic proposal in Venice that rethinks how we understand life and knowledge
Ecuador will present 'Tawna & Óscar' at the Venice Biennale 2026, a project that challenges dominant ways of organizing life, knowledge, and territory through contemporary art.
Art Biennale 2026: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead
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.
Obituary for Henrike Naumann: She Took Furniture Seriously
Henrike Naumann, a politically engaged artist known for her work in furniture design, has passed away after a brief but serious illness, as confirmed by the Institute for Foreign Relations.
Culture: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead
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.
The Sea of Skokino is a border, a grave, and a measure of European humanism
An exhibition titled 'Measure of the Sea: Octagon NMMU' by sculptor Stjepan Skoko has opened at the Zagreb space of the National Museum of Modern Art, showcasing a monumental installation originally designed for Bosnia and Herzegovina's presentation at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.
Does the aggression against Gaza lead to the suspension of Israel's participation in the Venice Biennale 2026?
In light of the recent aggression in Gaza, there are renewed and organized calls to exclude Israel from the upcoming Venice Biennale 2026, with advocacy groups mobilizing efforts to potentially suspend its participation.
The Venice Biennale
The new issue of La Biennale di Venezia, titled 'Applications', marks the return of the magazine after 53 years, focusing on various artistic themes.