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Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Withdraw From Awards En Masse
Almost half of the artists in the international exhibition plus 22 national pavilions signed onto a statement of withdrawal in solidarity with the jury’s resignation.
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Historic Strike Disrupts Biennale as Thousands March in Venice
Dozens of national pavilions were partially or fully shut down in a strike for Palestine and for workers' rights.
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Nesting Seagull Becomes Unexpected Star of Venice Biennale
Organizers believe this is the first known instance of the bird nesting in such a prominent area of the exhibition grounds.
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American Folk Art Museum Workers Picket Gala, Calling for Higher Wages
Staffers say they were forced to take action after negotiations for a new contract remained stalled for nearly two years.
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Steven Durland, Champion of Performance Art, Dies at 75
A longtime editor of High Performance magazine in Los Angeles, Durland maintained his own practice while advocating for the art form.
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Israeli Pavilion Artist Made Legal Threats Before Venice Biennale Jury Resigned
Belu-Simion Fainaru alleged antisemitism and discrimination after the jury decided to exclude Israel from awards, new reports reveal.
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Hundreds Protest Israel’s “Genocide Pavilion” at Venice Biennale
Activists led by the Art Not Genocide Alliance blocked the entrance to Israel’s pavilion while waving Palestinian flags on the first day of exhibition previews.
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Pussy Riot and Topless Activists Rally Against Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale
The art collective and the feminist group FEMEN displayed Ukrainian flags and chanted as police blocked access to the pavilion.
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Culture Workers Announce Venice Biennale Strike in Israeli Pavilion Protest
Labor unions, grassroots groups, and artists plan to withhold their labor on Friday, May 8, with a call to "shut down the genocide pavilion."
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Rare Keith Haring Self-Portrait and Intimate Works Go on View in NYC
Paintings, furniture, and photos that the artist gifted to his childhood best friend are being exhibited ahead of an auction at Sotheby's.
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Rollicking Protest Against Bezos's Met Gala Erupts in Manhattan
The small but joyful action drew dozens of concerned, costumed citizens in a show of defiance against the Amazon billionaire.
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Iran Will Not Participate in Venice Biennale, Organizers Say
The news of Iran’s exit from this year’s edition comes two months after the US and Israel first launched strikes across the country.