Venezia Salva: A Reflection on the 2026 Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale is critiqued through the lens of Simone Weil's "Venezia Salva," a story about a foiled Spanish conspiracy to destroy Venice. The author draws parallels between the tale's moral dilemmas and the current state of the Biennale, describing a chaotic interplay of roles and delegitimizing powers. The President of the Biennale is portrayed as a defender of Russian presence in the name of culture separate from power, yet also an advocate of "wokismo-leninismo" that shaped the current edition. The EU is accused of brutal censorship against the Italian government and the Biennale, with police investigations conducted in the name of democracy. The jury is criticized for militant anti-Semitism. The author concludes that the Biennale reflects the total insipience and disintegration of the West.
Key facts
- The 2026 Venice Biennale is the subject of a critical reflection.
- Simone Weil's 'Venezia Salva' is used as a narrative parallel.
- The Biennale's President is described as a defender of Russian presence.
- The President is also linked to 'wokismo-leninismo' shaping the Biennale.
- The EU is accused of censorship against the Italian government and Biennale.
- Police investigations are mentioned in the context of democracy.
- The jury is accused of militant anti-Semitism.
- The author sees the Biennale as a sign of Western disintegration.
Entities
Artists
- Simone Weil
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- European Union
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
Sources
- Artslife —