The 61st Venice Biennale: Art as a Friction Point
Why are pavilions closing at the 61st Venice Biennale in May 2026? Learn how global politics are affecting art displays and visitor access.
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The 61st Venice Biennale features 99 nations, but many pavilions are closing due to protests. This is a major change from previous years where the event remained neutral.
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https://newsletter.tf/61st-venice-biennale-may-2026-protests/
Look, with all those protests it's a huge mess and kind of amusing.
But what i think is this.
Considering that Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, the new director of the #VeniceBiennale, is a #neofascist, EVERYONE (and their dog) should boycott it.
(Or maybe take his name in the literal sense and kill it with fire)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietrangelo_Buttafuoco
https://hyperallergic.com/israeli-pavilion-artist-made-legal-threats-before-venice-biennale-jury-resigned/
https://hyperallergic.com/pussy-riot-and-topless-activists-rally-against-russian-pavilion-at-venice-biennale/
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/venice-biennale-president-not-a-court-protests-1234784321/
Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Venice Film Festival Jury President
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