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Venice Biennale: Is art ever separate from politics?

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Elisabetta Galla
May 16, 2026

The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, the world's largest art exhibition, has begun. For 200 days, Venice becomes the center of the global art scene. What stands out this year? What is art's role in times of crisis?

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