Venice Biennale

Pussy Riot Protest Forces Russian Pavilion Closure at Venice Biennale A Pussy Riot protest at the Venice Biennale forced the Russian pavilion to briefly close, marking the first public protest since Russia’s return to the exhibition.

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale resigns just nine days before the prestigious art exhibition opens, amid controversy over Russia’s return for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.