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BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Russia's participation in the 61st Biennale in Venice, highlighting concerns over the ethical implications of allowing Russia to showcase its culture amidst ongoing conflicts, as well as the international backlash that includes resignations from the jury and protests against exhibits linked to Russia and Israel. #Ukraine #Biennale #CulturalDialogue #UA #RU #IT #IL

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Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
"It's not just tanks and drones, murder and rape in Ukraine. It's also culture, art, language. it's the way [Russia] tries to conquer the West and you guys just opened the doors to them.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The head of the Venice Biennale defended allowing Russia to reopen its pavilion at the art exhibition, emphasizing that the event serves as a platform for dialogue and peace rather than a venue for judgment, despite facing backlash from the Italian government and the EU, which threatened to withdraw funding due to the decision. #ArtExhibition #CulturalDialogue #PeaceInitiative #IT #RU #UA #EU

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Venice Biennale 'not a court', president says after readmitting Russia
ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - The Venice Biennale's International Art Exhibition is a space of dialogue to prepare peace and not a court of law, the foundation's head said on Wednesday in a passionate speech to defend his decision to let Russia return to the event.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 3d

On Tuesday, Russia unveiled its pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first time since the onset of its invasion of Ukraine, sparking controversy amid a backdrop of outrage and protests against its participation while Ukraine's own exhibit was nearby. #VeniceBiennale #ArtAndPolitics #CulturalDialogue #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.