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EU Pulls Grant Over Russian Pavilion | Art News
The EU is threatening to pull a two million euro grant from the Venice Biennale over Russia’s return to the art event, citing democratic values and the invasion of Ukraine. While the Commission argues taxpayer-funded culture must uphold those values, critics—including Italian politicians and the Kremlin—call it censorship and political overreach. The Biennale, which previously supported Ukraine in 2022, says it’s awaiting formal notice but will proceed with events as planned, since the EU funding represents only a small portion of their budget. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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