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museum exhibitions calendar_today Tuesday, May 5, 2026

With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale

Russia has reopened its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The pavilion’s opening featured free vodka and drew a few protests, while Ukraine’s own exhibition is located nearby, highlighting the stark geopolitical tensions playing out at the prestigious art event.