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Vatican to Showcase Art Exhibit in Venice Women's Prison

The Vatican's innovative art exhibit at the Venice Biennale, created with inmate participation, marks a historic first with Pope Francis' visit.

  • The Vatican unveiled a multimedia installation for the Venice Biennale of Art, located in Venice’s women’s prison, involving inmate and artist collaboration.
  • Pope Francis is set to visit the exhibit on April 28, the first pontifical visit to the Biennale, highlighting its theme 'Foreigners Everywhere'.
  • The exhibit features diverse contributions, including a large outdoor artwork by Maurizio Cattelan and a film about freedom starring inmates.
  • Inmates volunteering in the project will receive benefits similar to those from other rehabilitative programs, emphasizing the exhibit's rehabilitative aspect.
  • Visitors must reserve online, adhere to strict security measures, and the Biennale runs from April 20 to November 24.
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