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Pussy Riot Storms Russia Pavilion at Venice Biennale

Pussy Riot staged a dramatic protest at the Russia Pavilion during the Venice Biennale, releasing pink smoke and waving Ukrainian flags while chanting slogans like 'Blood is Russia’s art.' Around 50 protesters, including members of Femen, occupied the area. Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova called for the pavilion to be closed and given to oppressed peoples, challenging Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco to meet her. The protest lasted about 20 minutes, with performers climbing the pavilion and exposing political slogans on their chests.

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Venice Bound? Here’s All the News You Need to Know About This Year’s Biennale

The 61st Venice Biennale is embroiled in geopolitical controversy over Russia's return to the event in 2026, which has sparked widespread backlash. Nearly 10,000 artists and cultural leaders signed an open letter opposing Russia's participation, and the European Union withdrew €2 million in funding for the 2028 edition. Leaked emails reveal Biennale officials worked with Russian pavilion commissioner Anastasia Karneeva to circumvent EU sanctions, while Italy's culture minister Alessandro Giuli plans to boycott the opening week. Meanwhile, activists continue to push for Israel's removal from the Biennale, though Israel will be accommodated in the Arsenale this year.

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article news schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 10 link 6 artists

How Pussy Riot Is Challenging Russia’s Return to the Venice Biennale

The feminist art collective Pussy Riot is campaigning to replace the official Russian exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale with their own show, "Resistance Imprisoned." The alternative exhibition features art created by nearly 30 current and former political prisoners in Russia, using improvised materials like envelopes, bedding, and blood. The collective's founder, Nadya Tolokonnikova, aims to expose the country's repressive system, drawing from her own experience in a penal colony.

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