The Case for Boycotting the 2026 Venice Biennale
Hyperallergic argued for a boycott of the 2026 Venice Biennale, presenting the case as a response to political and ethical concerns surrounding the event and its institutional relationships. The article contends that participation can legitimize harmful policies or funding sources and urges artists and cultural workers to withhold involvement as leverage. It situates the call within recent debates over protest, cultural diplomacy, and accountability at major international exhibitions.
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