On Tuesday, Russia made its controversial return to the Venice Biennale for the first time since its invasion of Ukraine, showcasing a non-traditional exhibition featuring performances by a folk group instead of artwork, while nearby Ukraine presented its own exhibit that critiques the war and highlights the international community's unfulfilled promises of security. #VeniceBiennale #ArtDiplomacy #RussiaUkraineConflict #RU #UA #IT
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With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's own exhibit is just a stone's throw.