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Koyo Kouoh’s Venice Biennale Looks to Ancient Wisdom to Mend a Fractured PresentKoyo Kouoh's Venice Biennale features artists reimagining coexistence through ancient wisdom and ecological trauma.
Observer · 4d ago
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Venice Biennale art exhibition jury quits over Israeli and Russian participationThe Venice Biennale jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation amid geopolitical tensions.
The Independent · 6d ago
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At the Venice Biennale, an American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World StageAlma Allen's sculptures debut at the Venice Biennale's US Pavilion amidst controversy and criticism.
The New York Times · May 8
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Khaled Sabsabi’s Rocky Road From Australia to the BiennaleKhaled Sabsabi, a Lebanese-Australian artist, was reinstated as Australia's representative at the Venice Biennale after initial accusations of supporting terrorism were withdrawn.
The New York Times · May 6
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Venice Biennale: Breathe DeeplyVenedig's art biennale surprises with a wild and exuberant exhibition.
Die Zeit · May 5
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‘I wanted to make her proud’: Venice Biennale artists on realising the late Koyo Kouoh’s visionArtists realize late curator Koyo Kouoh's vision for the Venice Biennale, creating emotional and sensory works.
Financial Times · Apr 29
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Glimpses from India at Venice BiennaleIndia's pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale features works by five artists curated by Amin Jaffer.
Hindustan Times · 4d ago
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Art and Geopolitics: The Venice Biennale, a Stage for ProtestsThe 61st Venice Biennale opens amid protests and controversy surrounding geopolitics and labor conditions.
Perfil · 6d ago
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Art and politics clash at Venice Biennale, as world conflicts upstage exhibition's openingThe Venice Biennale, curated posthumously by African curator Koyo Kouoh, opened amid political turmoil as protests erupted over Russia and Israel's participation, while all five jurors resigned over ICC sanction disputes regarding both nations.
CBC | Top Stories News · May 8
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Venice Biennale: In Photos and VideoThe Venice Biennale kicks off with 110 artists showcasing their work under the theme "In Minor Keys".
The New York Times · May 6
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The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An ExplainerThe 2026 Venice Biennale faces controversy over curator Koyo Kouoh's death and Russia's participation.
The New York Times · May 5
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Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity ChargesThe Venice Biennale jury will not consider countries facing crimes against humanity charges for awards.
The New York Times · Apr 24
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The Venice Biennale opens to the public with protests and debates about art and politicsThe Venice Biennale opened with protests and debates about art and politics amid a tense atmosphere.
Clarin · 5d ago
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Chaos marks Venice Biennale after the jury quits over Israeli and Russian participationThe Venice Biennale is marked by chaos after the jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation.
The Independent · 6d ago
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Mexico pays tribute to Mesoamerican cultures at the Venice BiennaleMéxico honors Mesoamerican cultures at the Venice Biennale with RojoNegro's project.
La Jornada · May 7
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Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into world's oldest exhibitionThe Venice Biennale's 61st edition previews in chaos amid jury resignations and protests over Israel and Russia's participation.
The Independent · May 5
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Venice Biennale jury resigns amid row over Russian entryThe Venice Biennale jury resigned amid tensions over Russia's participation in the art fair.
The Age - Latest News · May 1
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Venice: the labyrinth of Borges and other artistic secrets beyond the famous BiennaleVenecia hosts the prestigious Bienal, showcasing international art and architecture.
La Nacion · Apr 12