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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia

People pose and have photos taken outside of the closed Russia pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2022.
The closed Russia pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2022. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Ukraine has urged organisers of the Venice Biennale to reconsider Russia’s participation in the prestigious art exhibition, arguing that it must not become “a stage for whitewashing… war crimes.”

Biennale organisers said last week that Russia would be allowed to take part in the event, held from 9 May until 22 November, triggering widespread criticism, including from Italy’s culture ministry, which said it opposed the decision.

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