Controversies Surround Russian, Syrian Pavilions at Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale faced controversies regarding its national pavilions, with the Russian pavilion reportedly closed to the public due to sanctions. Separately, the Syrian pavilion drew criticism for featuring works commissioned by dictators.
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Biennale, il verbale degli ispettori del Mic. Il padiglione russo chiuso al pubblico per le sanzioni
La relazione degli emissari del ministero mandati a Venezia il 29 e 30 aprile. La fondazione alle giurate che avevano escluso Israele e Russia: “Rischiate di pagare un risarcimento”. Poi le dimissioni. Domani le carte a palazzo Chigi
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Ihre Porträts hingen im Büro von Assads Ehefrau: Die Künstlerin Sara Shamma wird den ersten Biennale-Pavillon Syriens seit dem Sturz des Langzeitdiktators bespielen. Bleibt also alles beim Alten?
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