From a naked performer acting as a giant bell ringer to drone-powered flying carpets suspended inside a church, take a look at some of the most talked-about works at this year's Venice Art Biennale.
Naked bell ringers to drone-powered flying carpets: The must-see works of Venice Art Biennale 2026
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Thu 13:36 - ANSA Top News
Moscow, 'the withdrawal of funding for the Biennale is a relapse into anti-culture'
Thu 13:37 - ANSA Politica
Moscow, 'the withdrawal of funding for the Biennale is a relapse into anti-culture'
Thu 13:52 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennial, the jury excludes Russia and Israel from the prizes. And Moscow attacks EU funds
Fri 15:48 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennale, the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli will not participate in the inauguration
Fri 19:40 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
The Italian Minister of Culture is boycotting the inauguration of the Venice Biennale. This is a protest against Russia's involvement
Sun 13:46 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennale, the correspondence with the Russian commissioner. The foundation: “Standards respected”
Mon 09:40 - Euronews
Italian Culture Minister shuns opening of Venice Biennale due to Russia pavilion
Mon 11:00 - Financial Times
A new generation of ‘post-medium’ artists rises at the Venice Biennale
Tue 11:00 - Financial Times
A South African artist’s act of mourning was banned from the Venice Biennale — now it’s back
Wed 04:00 - Financial Times
‘I wanted to make her proud’: Venice Biennale artists on realising the late Koyo Kouoh’s vision
Wed 08:04 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
The Biennale's management cooperated with Russia to bypass Western sanctions
Wed 09:08 - NYT Europe
A Curator Died Suddenly. Could the Venice Biennale Be Saved?
Wed 09:34 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennial, the Ministry of Culture sends inspectors to the foundation
Wed 10:57 - ANSA Politica
The Ministry of Culture sends inspectors to the Biennale
Wed 11:07 - ANSA Main
The Ministry of Culture sends inspectors to the Venice Biennale
Wed 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennale, the inspectors arrive. Brussels supports the Giuli line
Thu 07:48 - La Libre (BE)
Venice Art Biennale jury resigns
Thu 15:44 - ANSA Top News
The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned
Thu 15:50 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennial, the jury has resigned. Russia and Israel readmitted to the prizes
Thu 16:33 - ANSA Politica
Biennale Arte, the Lions of visitors are born, also Russia and Israel for the prizes
Thu 16:33 - ANSA Top News
Biennale Arte, the Lions of visitors are born, also Russia and Israel for the prizes
Thu 16:49 - ANSA Main
The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned
Thu 16:49 - ANSA Politica
The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned
Thu 16:53 - Le Figaro
Venice Biennale: the jury resigns after the controversy over the presence of Russia at the festival
Thu 19:18 - Die Welt
Shortly before the opening - the jury of the Art Biennale resigns
Thu 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennial, the jury resigns. Skip the opening ceremony. “The prizes decided by the visitors”
Thu 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Open to the Russians and close the Biennale
Thu 23:44 - BBC Europe
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
Fri 10:32 - Politico EU
Venice Biennale still has time to ban Russia, Ukraine says
Fri 13:00 - SRF International
Resignation in corpore – discussion about Russia’s participation overshadows the Biennale
Sat 08:27 - ANSA Top News
Germany, 'the withdrawal of US troops was expected'
Sat 08:27 - ANSA Mondo
Germany, 'the withdrawal of US troops was expected'
Sun 12:13 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennale, the report of the Mic inspectors. The Russian pavilion closed to the public due to sanctions
Sun 12:52 - ANSA Main
The report of the Mic inspectors, for the Biennial 'Moscow is not formally invited'
Sun 16:50 - ANSA Top News
The Moscow Pavilion at the Biennale will open on May 6th
Sun 16:50 - ANSA Politica
The Moscow Pavilion at the Biennale will open on May 6th
Mon 11:45 - La Repubblica (IT)
Venice Biennale, Iran will not participate. Armored Russian pavilion, trunks sprout to cover it
Mon 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennale, letter from the EU to the government: "Clarify the sanctions, the responsibility is yours"
Mon 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Pussy Riot: “We will do sit-ins at the Biennale, in Moscow culture serves the regime”
Tue 07:24 - La Repubblica (IT)
Guide to the Venice Biennale, how to orient yourself in the review of controversies
Tue 09:47 - ANSA Top News
The Russian Pavilion at the Biennale opens, music and lots of flowers
Tue 10:34 - ANSA Politica
The gates of the Biennale open, Buttafuoco 'I will speak tomorrow'
Tue 10:35 - ANSA Politica
The Russian Pavilion at the Biennale opens, music and lots of flowers
Tue 10:36 - ANSA Politica
EU: 'we condemn the decision of the Biennale, it is not a showcase for Russia'
Tue 11:15 - ANSA Politica
Protest by artists against the "genocide in Gaza" at the Giardini della Biennale
Tue 13:24 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
"Senseless chaos". The dispute over Russian participation in the Biennale is intensifying
Tue 13:41 - La Repubblica (IT)
The Venice Biennale is underway, in addition to the controversy there is art and it is a wish for peace
Tue 17:14 - ANSA Main
Koyo Kouoh's Biennial, the minor tones in the chaos of the world
Wed 09:56 - La Repubblica (IT)
Biennial, Russian director Sokurov absent from peace event. Pussy Riot smoke bomb protest
Wed 10:11 - ANSA Top News
Russian Ambassador to the Biennale, 'Italy the target of brutal EU diktats'
Wed 10:11 - ANSA Mondo
Russian Ambassador to the Biennale, 'Italy the target of brutal EU diktats'
Wed 10:22 - ANSA Politica
The Russian ambassador to the Biennale: 'Italy is the target of brutal EU diktats'
Wed 12:34 - ANSA Politica
Buttafuoco opens the Biennale: 'Here the only veto is preventive exclusion, thanks to Minister Giuli'
Wed 12:34 - ANSA Main
Buttafuoco opens the Biennale: 'Here the only veto is preventive exclusion, thanks to Minister Giuli'
Wed 15:36 - ANSA Politica
Tension in front of the Moscow Pavilion at the Biennale
Thu 13:13 - ANSA Politica
Giuli will go to Venice, 'the Biennale could have been negotiated'
Fri 16:29 - ANSA Politica
Salvini at the Russian Pavilion, 'my hope is that diplomacy ends the conflict'
Fri 19:56 - Al Jazeera English
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
Sat 10:19 - Al Jazeera English
Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over
Sun 13:24 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles
Munich Biennale: AI as in giggles
Sun 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Scandals, feuds and poisons. The round of resignations in the ministry of chaos
Mon 06:51 - Euronews
Venice Biennale performances confront war and climate fears