Geopolitical tensions have thrown the Venice Biennale into turmoil. For the first time since 1895, the contemporary art festival opened without a ceremony, a jury, or its top prize — amid protests over the participation of Russia and Israel.
Chapters:
00:00 Geopolitics overshadow the Venice Biennale
00:22 Protests over the reopening of Russia’s pavilion
00:49 EU Opposition and the Biennale’s Position
01:57 Ukraine pavilion: Art shaped by war
02:39 Gaza, Israel, and growing controversy over state‑sponsored pavilions
03:51 Biennale is “no stranger” to protest — Why tensions are higher this year
06:00 Will protests against Russia and Israel continue?
07:04 Can art and cultural institutions ever be separate from politics?
07:44 Inside the art: An emotionally charged Biennale
09:05 Highlights beyond the protests
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