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Seagull nests at Polish Pavilion during Venice Biennale preview

other · 2026-05-07

During the VIP preview of the Venice Biennale, a seagull laid three eggs near the entrance of the Polish Pavilion in the Giardini. Pavilion staff built a protective barrier around the nest and warned visitors not to approach the bird, which has a sharp beak. An Italian collector described the gull as the main attraction. The eggs had not yet hatched as of the report.

Key facts

  • Seagull laid three eggs at the Polish Pavilion in the Giardini.
  • Event occurred during the VIP preview of the Venice Biennale.
  • Pavilion staff built a protective barrier around the nest.
  • Visitors were warned not to approach the seagull.
  • An Italian collector called the gull the main attraction.
  • The eggs had not yet hatched.

Entities

Institutions

  • Polish Pavilion
  • Venice Biennale

Locations

  • Giardini
  • Venice
  • Italy

Sources