European Ministers Urge Venice Biennale to Exclude Russia from 2024 Edition

A group of 22 European cultural ministers has jointly requested that the Venice Biennale organizers remove Russia from participation in the 61st edition, scheduled to open on March 9. The appeal, initiated by Latvia's Minister of Culture Agnese Lāce, includes signatures from officials across multiple European nations. This call reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the international art scene, as the Biennale is a major global platform for contemporary art. The organizers have not yet publicly responded to the petition.