Venice Biennale President Defends Russia Inclusion
Venice Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco said he would do “everything” again in a new interview about the decision to include Russia. His remarks came despite backlash from Italy’s Culture Ministry and the European Commission’s stripped funding, according to Hyperallergic.
Venice Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco defended the inclusion of Russia in a new interview, saying he would do “everything” again if he had to.
His comments came despite backlash from Italy’s Culture Ministry and the European Commission’s stripped funding, according to Hyperallergic.
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