NYTIMES (Jason Farago) - In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
The 2026 edition of the world’s oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse.
NPR (Chloe Veltman) - Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
NYTIMES (M.H. Miller) - A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
NYTIMES (Jason Farago) - At the Venice Biennale, an American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World Stage
They may be bronze and marble, but Alma Allen’s artworks at the Venice Biennale are as intangible as air.
NYTIMES (Zachary Small) - The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.
NYTIMES (Matteo de Mayda) - Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video
Scenes from the highly anticipated art event.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s own exhibit is just a stone’s throw.
NPR (The Associated Press) - The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.