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Venice Biennale Opens Amid Censorship and Controversy

festival-fair · 2026-05-26

The 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," opened to the public on May 9. This edition has been marked by tensions, including censorship, cancellations, and controversies, highlighting the limits of artistic freedom within major international showcases.

Key facts

  • The 61st Venice Biennale is titled 'In Minor Keys'.
  • It opened to the public on May 9.
  • The edition has faced censorship, cancellations, and controversies.
  • The event highlights limits on artistic freedom in international showcases.

Entities

Institutions

  • La Biennale di Venezia

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

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