Stories from Venice · Italy

A girl was reportedly attacked by ultras on a vaporetto in Italy. The staff on board were indifferent to the incident, with one sailor shrugging.

An admission to the Biennale has been reported, alongside an accusation of fraud.

This department, which typically treats addictions to shopping, gambling, video games, or social media, will now apparently also address AI addiction, according to the newspaper 'Tino'. A clinical psychologist stated that the problem is indeed real.

A group issued a statement withdrawing from awards consideration at this year's Biennale. This move is in solidarity with the awards jury, which recently resigned en masse.

The Syria pavilion at the Venice Biennale has a very different feel, following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in December 2024. The world's largest contemporary art exhibition opened today in Venice, Italy. A speaker highlighted the personal importance of a Palmyran tomb, noting its presence in the National Museum of Damascus and how it served as an inspiration for their art. A painting inspired by a tower tomb is being placed inside the exhibit. Some view art as an act of peace, while others find the situation unacceptable, creating a 'kind of war' around the event. The Venice Biennale this year is noted for featuring a amount of political content. Art collective Pussy Riot stormed the Russian pavilion in bright pink balaclavas earlier in the week.

A traveler reported observing Chinese BYD electric vehicles in European cities, including Venice, Florence, and Nice. These vehicles were noted alongside Teslas, which are used for taxis and private transport. The BYD models were described as 'bigger cars' by the observer.

Russian Pussy Riot and feminist activists, joined by Ukrainian women, staged a 'lively and creative incursion' against art perceived to be serving the Russian regime. This event occurred during what was described as 'today's inauguration'.

Various radical associations protested at the Biennale following a march and strike organized by ANGA, the Alliance of Artists Against Genocide. These associations demanded the immediate closure of the Israel pavilion.

Large protests have occurred against Russia's participation in the Art Biennale in Venice.

The Ukrainian pavilion, created by artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova, addresses the issue of geopolitical guarantees and nuclear disarmament for Ukraine. The installation was implemented in two locations. A guest from Venice is expected to discuss the pavilion further.