Venice and Biennale 'shaken': 'The turmoil on the international scene has entered the exhibition'

AI Briefing

• – Russia's return to the Venice Biennale has sparked protests from activists and artists who see culture as a tool of state power and warfare.
• – The event has become a microcosm of global political fracture, with controversies surrounding Russia and Israel, jury resignations, and debates over reputational damage and publicity.
• – The Biennale is now seen as a site of moral and diplomatic confrontation, where cultural institutions are forced to navigate the complexities of geopolitics and war.