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Italian Ministry Investigates Russian Pavilion

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Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli is investigating the Russian pavilion following a jury conflict. Russia has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. Administrators of the Venice Biennale are questioning whether the foundation, led by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, complied with European Regulation 833/2014 and EU sanctions. The inquiry follows a reported visit regarding the potential reopening of the Russian pavilion. Fabrizio Caccia reported on the defense line being taken by the foundation. The Italian Ministry of Culture has sent an inspection team to the Venice Biennale Foundation. The probe follows an administrative lawsuit involving materials found on a satirical website containing memes and jokes. Authorities are examining whether content related to race and language violates extremist activity and information laws.

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli is investigating the Russian pavilion following a jury conflict. Russia has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. Administrators of the Venice Biennale are questioning whether the foundation, led by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, complied with European Regulation 833/2014 and EU sanctions. The inquiry follows a reported visit regarding the potential reopening of the Russian pavilion. Fabrizio Caccia reported on the defense line being taken by the foundation. The Italian Ministry of Culture has sent an inspection team to the Venice Biennale Foundation. The probe follows an administrative lawsuit involving materials found on a satirical website containing memes and jokes. Authorities are examining whether content related to race and language violates extremist activity and information laws. The investigation is being conducted through the Biennale Foundation. The pavilion will only be open to journalists during preview days. From May 9, public access to the pavilion will be closed, and the installation and video will only be available via an external projection. This measure follows discussions regarding potential sanctions from the European Commission.

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Sources · 7 independent

Ö1

“Der zuletzt verbeiste russische Pavion wird nun untersucht von Aspektoren des italienischen Kulturministeriums.”

DR P1

“es tatsächlich nutzt. Aber es ist nicht immer genug, selbst zu sein. In der nächsten Woche geht die Biennale in Venedig in Gang. Und bereits vorher zieht sie sich wie ein Overskrift in einem Grad, dass die Jurorinnen sich jetzt zurückziehen. Und der Hintergrund ist, dass Russland ein Pavillon bei der Biennale für das erste Mal seit Beginn des Krieges in der Ukraine bekommen hat. Ja, das hat auch...”

DR P1

“Und deshalb bin ich besorgt, dass wir in eine Entwicklung gehen, wo... Seit der russischen Invasion in der Ukraine hat Russland erstmals seit der russischen Invasion in der Ukraine die Möglichkeit, einen Pavillon auf der prestigeträchtigen Kulturfestival zu haben.”

Business FM Russia

“Россия не участвовала в Biennale с 22 года, но в этом российский павильон снова должен открыться. Он представляет выставку под названием "Дерево укоренилось в небе".”

Radio Radicale

“The administrators of the MIC are asking the representatives of the cultural institution if it has been verified that European Regulation 833/2014 and the sanctions regulations have been respected.”

Kommersant FM

“несколько дней до начала мероприятия Минкульт Италии направил в Фонд Бьенали проверку.”

Kommersant FM

“несколько дней до начала мероприятия Минкульт Италии направил в Фонд Бьенали проверку. В этих материалах стало причиной предъявления административного иска.”

Radio Popolare

“Il padiglione russo con la performance sarà aperto solo nei giorni di preview per i giornalisti, poi dal 9 maggio l'apertura al pubblico lo vedrà chiuso”

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