Venice Biennale Pavilions Close in Protest Against Israel's Inclusion

A strike by the Art Not Genocide Alliance leads to the closure of several pavilions at the Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026, in protest against Israel's inclusion due to its actions in Gaza. While some pavilions closed for a few hours, others, including Austria's, remained shut all day. Artists also incorporated references to Palestine in their work to support the protest.

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