'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
June 7, 2026 at 07:11 AMDrones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule - Reuters
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule Reuters
June 10, 2026 at 04:03 AMPrimavera fans react after headline acts Doja Cat and Massive Attack cancelled over weather
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.
June 5, 2026 at 12:29 PMArmenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus - Reuters
Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus Reuters
June 7, 2026 at 04:04 AM'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026 at 11:00 PMUkrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
June 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM