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Iran Withdraws From Venice Biennale Amid Controversy

Iran has decided not to participate in the upcoming Venice Biennale, with reports suggesting the withdrawal is linked to ongoing controversies surrounding the event. The decision was confirmed by Iranian officials.

4 May, 12:44 — 4 May, 12:44
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ANSAMostly Factual2h ago

Iran not taking part in controversy-hit Venice Biennale

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 4 - Iran will not take part in the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, organizers said on Monday. The 61st International Art Exhibition, which has 100 national participations and is set to open on May 9, has been dogged by controversy regarding the reopening, albeit not to the public, of the Russian Pavilion. The Biennale has come under fierce criticism for the move, with the European Commission saying it put two million euros EU funding for the event at risk, while Italian Culture M...

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First report: luxemburger-wort · 4 May, 09:41Full coverage: 5 · 5hWindow: 5h
luxemburger-wort4 May, 09:41First to report

Wie die italienische Rechte die Biennale von Venedig sprengte

2h later
la-repubblica4 May, 11:45

Biennale di Venezia, l’Iran non parteciperà

ANSA4 May, 12:44

Iran not taking part in controversy-hit Venice Biennale

1h later
orf4 May, 13:53

Iran wird nicht an Biennale in Venedig teilnehmen

der-standard4 May, 14:29Latest update

Kunstbiennale in Venedig: Iran wird nicht teilnehmen

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