• Pussy Riot and Femen staged a joint protest at the Venice Biennale against Russia’s return to the art fair.
  • Protesters chanted ‘Russia kills! Biennale exhibits!’ outside the Russian pavilion.
  • The European Commission strongly condemned Russia’s return and threatened to pull €2 million in funding.
  • Italy’s culture minister will not attend the opening, while Deputy PM Salvini refuses to boycott.
  • The entire international jury resigned after a statement referring to countries with leaders wanted for war crimes.
  • Protests also occurred at the Israeli pavilion, with leaflets denouncing a ‘Genocide Pavilion’.

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