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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
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
Azerbaijan makes debut at Venice Architecture Biennale

For the first time, Azerbaijan is participating in the prestigious International Architecture Biennale in Venice.

12 May 2025-11:35
Azerbaijan to present national pavilion at 60th Venice Biennale

19 Apr 2024-06:20
Heydar Aliyev Foundation organizes Azerbaijani pavilion at 59th Venice Biennale

22 Apr 2022-08:24
Azerbaijan to join 59th Venice Biennale

19 Apr 2022-08:07

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