Stories from Venice · Italy

An individual involved in the operational management of companies had a cryptocurrency portfolio exceeding 750,000 euros. This person had sold all properties in the Venetian area and previously moved to Dubai, where they were registered with AIRE.

About sixty artists, joined by passers-by, marched at the world's largest contemporary art event in Venice. They wore t-shirts bearing the name and work of Palestinian artists, mostly CDs.

Access to art at certain pavilions is specifically justified with solidarity, according to a German radio source.

Protesters set off fireworks at the Russian pavilion and demonstrated against its presence.

The event drew a large crowd, with many reportedly wanting to attend. There was a huge rush and high demand for the opening of the Austrian Pavilion. Artist Florentina Holzinger is involved with the Austrian Pavilions, suggesting her work is featured in an exhibition or cultural event.

A cultural journal announced an exhibition is set to open tomorrow in Venice. The report described a 'reality-based implementation' within a pavilion, featuring performative exhibition formats.

The first case of artificial intelligence addiction has been reported in Venice, involving a 20-year-old woman. She developed a dependency on an online chatbot, leading to isolation, and has been taken into care by the National Health Service, according to Il Gazzettino.

The current edition of the Biennale will create a platform for discussion among participating nations, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, which have been involved since the 1990s.

Women are chanting "Russian art is blood" as part of an organized protest against Russia's participation in the Biennale. Russian exile artist Katja Margolis is involved in this protest. She initiated a petition and wrote letters to the Biennale management to oppose Russia's involvement. However, these efforts have not had any reported effect.

Biennale director Pietro Angelo Buttafuoco is maintaining his plans despite receiving international protests and backlash in recent weeks. The director was observed entering the art exhibition premises, greeting officials, but did not have time for journalists' questions. Biennale Director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco has reportedly faced opposition in recent weeks. Despite this, he showed little sign of the criticism while greeting other art exhibition officials.