Venice Biennale hit by boycotts

Nearly 200 participating artists and curators signed an open letter demanding Israel be excluded from the Venice Biennale, and Italy’s culture minister has demanded the resignation of a Biennale official over Russia’s planned pavilion — sparking EU and Ukrainian criticism. — organizers defend 'artistic freedom' as tensions escalate. (artnews.com) (united24media.com) (news.artnet.com)