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The June issue of Monopol magazine covers the 61st Venice Biennale, which opened amid global political protests and strikes. The issue features a report from the Biennale, including the main exhibition 'In Minor Keys' curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, the German pavilion resembling a Berlin refugee shelter, and Florentina Holzinger's provocative performances in the Austrian pavilion. It also includes an interview with artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, who have installed unusual guests at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, and a conversation with African American painter Henry Taylor about his influences.
This article matters because it positions the Venice Biennale as a platform where art directly engages with pressing political and social issues, from migration to protest. By highlighting the curatorial vision of Koyo Kouoh and the controversial works in national pavilions, the report underscores how contemporary art reflects and responds to global crises. The inclusion of interviews with Elmgreen & Dragset and Henry Taylor further demonstrates the magazine's role in profiling key figures shaping current artistic discourse.