Artists on strike at the Japan Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Artists on strike at the Japan Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Finnish Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Switzerland Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Switzerland Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Switzerland Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Spain Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Spain Pavilion closed late afternoon at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Austrian Pavilion closed at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Austrian Pavilion closed at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Netherlands Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Netherlands Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Netherlands Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Netherlands Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Belgium Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Belgium Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Belgium Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Belgium Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

The Belgium Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibit. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Police guarding the Israeli Pavilion during the 2026 Venice Biennale. The main Israeli pavilion in the Giardini was closed for renovation, with the 2026 Israeli pavilion being located in the Arsenale.

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2026-05-06

Opening day at the American Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale. Alma Allen was the featured artist.

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2026-05-06

U.S Ambassador Tilman J. Fertitta to Italy speaking opening day at the American Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale. Alma Allen was the featured artist.

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2026-05-06

Mariët Westermann of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection during opening day at the American Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale. Alma Allen was the featured artist.

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2026-05-06

Opening day at the American Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale. Alma Allen was the featured artist.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Arsenale on press preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

2026 Venice Biennale In Minor Keys main exhibit in the Giardini on preview day May 6, 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, who died in 2025.

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2026-05-06

Protestors at the Russian Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale opening day, May 6, 2026. Russia participated for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, which drew protests from the Italian government. The exhibit was scheduled to be open during preview days, but only viewable for the public through the window afterwards.

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2026-05-06

Protestors at the Russian Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale opening day, May 6, 2026.

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2026-05-06

Protestors at the Russian Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale opening day, May 6, 2026.

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2026-05-06

Protestors at the Russian Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale opening day, May 6, 2026.

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2026-05-06

Press conference during opening day at the American Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale. Alma Allen was the featured artist.

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2026-05-06

Tegene Kunbi, Ethiopian artist, presenting at 2026 Venice Biennale.

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2026-05-06

Czech and Slovak Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08

Czech and Slovak Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on strike May 8, 2026 to protest the inclusion of Israel in the art exhibition. Numerous pavilions closed for all or part of the day.

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2026-05-08