Dozens of National Pavilions Suspend Activities During Venice Biennale Strike
The Middle East Observer [Unofficial]
May 12, 2026
The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale witnessed major disruptions on May 8 after a 24-hour strike organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) and several Italian activist groups prompted dozens of national pavilions to close fully or partially in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protests demanding Israel’s exclusion from the exhibition. According to organizers and […]
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