Italy Defends Israel's Participation in Venice Biennale Amidst Calls for Exclusion

Italy's culture minister condemns calls to exclude Israel from the Venice Biennale, emphasizing freedom of expression and dialogue in the arts.

Italy's culture minister reaffirms Israel's right to participate in the Venice Biennale, dismissing calls for its exclusion as 'shameful'.
Thousands of artists and cultural figures sign a petition urging the Biennale to drop Israel's pavilion, citing its military actions in Gaza.
The Art Not Genocide Alliance accuses the Biennale of a double standard, comparing its response to Russia and South Africa to its silence on Israel.
Perrotin gallery announces a partnership with eBay, aiming to make art accessible to all budgets.
Controversies surrounding the Berlinale film festival and the UK's National Crime Agency's alert to the art storage industry also make headlines.