Geopolitics intrudes on art as Russia and Israel spark controversy at Venice Biennale
TL;DR
Russia’s return to the Venice Biennale and Israel’s continued presence amid protests exposes the clash between artistic neutrality and political power, with jurors resigning after a bid to exclude leaders charged with crimes, underscoring how geopolitics now dominates the art world.
- At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine The Guardian
- Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval The New York Times
- At the Venice Biennale, the Anger Isn’t About the Art Bloomberg
- An Unprecedented 24-Hour Strike Could Upend the Venice Biennale Artnet News
- Historic Strike Disrupts Biennale as Thousands March in Venice Hyperallergic
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