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Russia is set to take part in the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, amid protests over its participation during the war in Ukraine and concerns over participants’ links to Russia’s defense sector and government. Illustrative image, La Biennale di Venezia on Instagram.

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Latvian artists launched a protest campaign against Russia’s participation in the Venice Biennale

Latvia's pavilion has launched "Death in Venice" — a protest campaign against Russia's participation in the 61st Venice Biennale, running until 22 November.

byMaria Tril

6 minute read

International

Venice Biennale jury walks out in full — Russia and Israel return to award contention

Venice Biennale's international jury resigned on 30 April 2026 over a war crimes dispute. Russia and Israel return to award contention as ticket-holders take over voting.

byMaria Tril

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

“Cultural propagandists” – Ukraine sanctions five Russian participants in the Venice Biennale

The five include a Rostec arms executive's daughter appointed pavilion commissioner and Putin's envoy who called the war "an important historical moment."

byBenjamin Murdoch

Venice Biennale

Latvian artists launched a protest campaign against Russia’s participation in the Venice Biennale

Venice Biennale jury walks out in full — Russia and Israel return to award contention

“Cultural propagandists” – Ukraine sanctions five Russian participants in the Venice Biennale

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