Culture
Exclude Israel, Welcome Russia? — The 2026 Venice Biennale Exposes the Hypocrisy of 'Artistic Freedom'
The Venice Biennale faces an unprecedented quadruple geopolitical storm: 183 participants demanding Israel's exclusion, Russia's controversial return after four years, Australia's artist selection fiasco, and South Africa's complete withdrawal. The 131-year-old national pavilion system itself stands accused of structurally undermining artistic freedom.