'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
May 30, 2026 at 03:39 PMRussia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
May 25, 2026 at 05:42 PMBelarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation - Reuters
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation Reuters
May 25, 2026 at 05:15 PMRussia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv - Reuters
Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv Reuters
May 28, 2026 at 10:33 PMPolice and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit - Reuters
Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit Reuters
May 23, 2026 at 10:21 PMRussia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
May 22, 2026 at 07:40 PM