US EditionKyiv Protests Against Moscow’s Participation in Venice Biennale Art Festival
Ukraine urges the Venice Biennale to exclude Russia following its 2022 invasion while organizers defend cultural openness amid Italian government opposition.
- On Wednesday, organizers said La Biennale di Venezia would allow Russia to take part in the exhibition running from May 9 to Nov. 22 and stated it `rejects any form of exclusion or censorship of culture and art`.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna called on the Venice Biennale on Sunday to reconsider allowing Russia to return, saying, 'We call on the organizers...to maintain the principled position.'
- La Biennale di Venezia said it is an open institution that rejects any form of exclusion or censorship of culture and art, and was founded in 1895 as a major international cultural organisation.
- Italy's Culture Ministry argued the decision was made "entirely independently by the Biennale Foundation, despite the Italian government's opposition," drawing criticism from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government last week.
- The art biennial typically attracts more than 600,000 visitors, with participating countries setting up national pavilions, making it a significant diplomatic platform.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Last week, it was revealed that Russia will once again participate in the Venice Art Biennale this year. Minister of Culture Heidy Purga said in a comment to ERR that a joint statement is currently being prepared with the culture ministries of other countries to condemn Russia's participation in the biennale.
Russia is suddenly welcome again at the Venice Biennale. The shameless approach to Putin's rogue regime should be stopped immediately.
The Venice Biennale invites Russia. The gesture is intended to reconcile, but provides for sharp protests from Kiev and Rome.
The Ministers of Ukraine issued a statement on Sunday in Kiev protesting the plans to reopen the Russian pavilion on the Venice Art Biennal.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
