‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia
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Ukraine is urging the Venice Biennale to exclude Russia from its upcoming art exhibition, scheduled for May 9 to November 22, arguing that the event should not be used to legitimize alleged Russian war crimes. Ukrainian officials cite Russia's ongoing war against Ukrainian culture, the destruction of cultural sites, and the theft of museum relics as reasons for the exclusion. The Biennale, which previously condemned Russia's invasion and banned Kremlin-linked individuals, now states it is an "open institution" that rejects censorship. The decision to allow Russia's participation has drawn criticism from Italy's culture ministry and a group of MEPs, who fear it will damage the Biennale's reputation. The Biennale Foundation has been under new leadership since March 2024.
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