
Artist's Hitler Photos at Venice Biennale Spark Protests in Serbia
An artist, mistakenly identified as tennis player Đoković, caused protests in Serbia after exhibiting photographs of Hitler at the Serbian Pavilion during the Venice Biennale.
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An artist, mistakenly identified as tennis player Đoković, caused protests in Serbia after exhibiting photographs of Hitler at the Serbian Pavilion during the Venice Biennale.

The fire at the Serbian pavilion within the Venice Biennale was caused by a spark during waterproofing work on the roof, the Ministry of Culture announced.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - A fire broke out on the roof of the Serbia Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, producing a large column of dark smoke that could be seen above the lagoon city. The fire brigade responded quickly after the alarm was sounded shortly before 10 am, but strong winds complicated the effort to put out the blaze, reigniting materials that had been extinguished and forcing the department to intervene many times. According to initial reports, the damage did not spread ...

The external covering caught fire, without involving anyone and without the damage extending to the furnishings, the exhibition, or other structures.

This year's 61st Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art is burning - from both the Italian and domestic perspectives.