Russia absent from 60th Venice Biennale amid Ukraine war
The 60th Venice Biennale, themed 'Foreigners Everywhere,' proceeds without a Russian pavilion due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. While the Gaza conflict dominates discourse, the Ukraine war receives less attention. Russia attempts to navigate its exclusion from the international art event.
Key facts
- Russia is absent from the 60th Venice Biennale.
- The Biennale's theme is 'Foreigners Everywhere'.
- The Gaza war is a major topic at the Biennale.
- The Ukraine war receives less attention at the event.
- Russia is trying to make the best of its situation.
Entities
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Gaza