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Venice Biennale president hails Azerbaijan’s participation at Biennale Arte 2026

“Azerbaijan’s project "Attention", presented at this year’s Venice Biennale international art exhibition is fully consistent with the concept of the exhibition, enabling the visitors to experience the essence of a creative choice that is not only rooted in national identity, but also has a deep spiritual power,” Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Venice Biennale President, told.

08 May 2026-17:57
Why did Pussy Riot storm Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion?

The intersection of politics, protest, art and international diplomacy once again became a global talking point after members of the activist art collective Pussy Riot staged a dramatic action linked to the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The incident quickly spread across international headlines, reigniting debates about artistic freedom, anti war activism, censorship, Russian cultural representation abroad and the growing politicization of global art institutions.

07 May 2026-09:14
Pussy Riot storms Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale with smoke protest over Ukraine war

Under a cloud of pink, blue and yellow smoke, the balaclava-wearing group could be heard shouting "blood is Russia's art" and "disobey" as police blocked them from the building.

07 May 2026-08:01
Venice Biennale preview overshadowed by tensions over Israel and Russia - VIDEO

The preview of the Venice Biennale has been marked by political tensions linked to the participation of Israel and Russia, as global conflicts increasingly influence the international art exhibition.

06 May 2026-15:26
United Airlines jet strikes truck and light pole during Newark landing approach - VIDEO

A truck driver has suffered minor injuries after a United Airlines plane clipped his vehicle and a streetlight as it approached Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sunday.

04 May 2026-20:37
Venice Biennale faces new crisis after art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition resigned, organizers announced on Thursday, just a week after the panel declared it would not award prizes to artists from Russia or Israel.

30 Apr 2026-23:28
Venice opera house drops music director after nepotism scandal

La Fenice opera house in Venice has dismissed Beatrice Venezi as its incoming music director, just months before she was set to assume the role.

27 Apr 2026-21:59
Gunfire kills 1 at Nipsey Hussle burger launch

At least one person was killed and two others injured after gunfire broke out Sunday afternoon outside the grand opening of a Marathon Burger location in downtown Long Beach, authorities confirmed.

02 Mar 2026-09:59
Greta Thunberg briefly banned from Venice after green dye climate protest in Grand Canal

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been issued a 48-hour ban from Venice after participating in a weekend demonstration that turned the city’s iconic Grand Canal bright green, media outlets reported Tuesday.

26 Nov 2025-14:59
Swedish actor Björn Andrésen dies aged 70

Björn Andrésen, the Swedish actor famed for his role as Tadzio in the 1971 film Death in Venice, has died at the age of 70, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

27 Oct 2025-09:18