Event Brief
Venice Biennale opens with protests against Russia and Israel
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Biennale workers went on strike and closed pavilions ahead of the public opening over Russia and Israel’s presence.
WHO: Biennale workers
WHAT: Biennale workers struck and closed twenty pavilions ahead of the public opening.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
WHERE: Venice, Italy
WHY: Workers went on strike over Russia's and Israel's presence at the Biennale.
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