European Commission withdraws €2 million grant from Venice Biennale over Russian presence
- Posted on July 22, 2026
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European Commission withdraws €2 million grant from Venice Biennale over Russian presence
The major contemporary art event had allowed Russia to return to the festival and present a pavilion there in May, before closing it to the public, sparking controversy and leading the festival's jury to resign.
