Tag: Venice
Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Withdraw From Awards En Masse
Nearly half of the artists involved in the international exhibition, along with 16 national pavilions, signed a withdrawal…
Venice Biennale opens with protests and without a jury : NPR
Pussy Riot and FEMEN activists protest Russia's presence after its absence following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine in…
Samurai sword attacker who nearly hacked off man’s arm in Venice on the run from cops
A Venice resident is currently on the run after allegedly using a samurai sword to nearly sever another…
Venice, Here We Come
Weekly Newsletter A guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale, Joan Semmel still killing it at 93, Hungary's post-Orbán…
‘Baywatch’ to Expand Venice Beach Footprint as Filming Continues
The "Baywatch" producers are planning to increase their filming activities at Venice Beach as the show continues production.…
Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Demand Israel’s Exclusion
News Artists Yto Barrada, Carolina Caycedo, Gala Porras-Kim, and Alfredo Jaar are among the nearly 200 signatories of…
Over 6,000 Sign Letter Opposing Russia’s Venice Biennale Pavilion
The Venice Biennale is currently under scrutiny as thousands of artists, academics, curators, journalists, and political figures have…
The Case for Boycotting the 2026 Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, is set to open in May with the…
Venice Biennale Names 111 Artists for International Exhibition
The Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has announced the lineup for its upcoming show titled "In Minor Keys,"…
South Africa’s Fiasco in Venice
The latest edition of The Siren is a must-read for those looking for a dose of humor and…
South Africa Pulls Out of Venice Biennale
South Africa's Decision to Withdraw from 2026 Venice Biennale Sparks Controversy South Africa has made headlines in the…
Israel’s Plan to Artwash Genocide at the Venice Biennale
Israel's participation in the Venice Biennale has sparked controversy and protest due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.…