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The Venice Biennale Reaches Full Capacity

La Biennale de Venise fait le plein

The Venice Biennale has reached full capacity, with all exhibition spaces and pavilions fully booked for the upcoming edition. The article reports on the overwhelming demand from participating countries and artists, highlighting the logistical challenges and the record number of national pavilions confirmed for the event.

This matters because the Venice Biennale is the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, and its full capacity signals a robust recovery and heightened global interest in large-scale art events post-pandemic. The saturation also raises questions about space allocation, inclusivity, and the future expansion of the Biennale's infrastructure.