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Geopolitical tensions have thrown the Venice Biennale into turmoil. For the first time since 1895, the contemporary art festival opened without a ceremony, a jury, or its top prize — amid protests over the participation of Russia and Israel.

Chapters:

00:00 Geopolitics overshadow the Venice Biennale

00:22 Protests over the reopening of Russia’s pavilion

00:49 EU Opposition and the Biennale’s Position

01:57 Ukraine pavilion: Art shaped by war

02:39 Gaza, Israel, and growing controversy over state‑sponsored pavilions

03:51 Biennale is “no stranger” to protest — Why tensions are higher this year

06:00 Will protests against Russia and Israel continue?

07:04 Can art and cultural institutions ever be separate from politics?

07:44 Inside the art: An emotionally charged Biennale

09:05 Highlights beyond the protests

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