### [2026-04-30](/feed/2026/04/30/index.md)

##### 61st Venice Biennale
# The jury of the Venice Biennale in Italy resigns ahead of the exhibition's opening, amid disagreement involving the government over Russia's participation. 




### Sources:

1. [CP via ''Lethbridge Herald](https://lethbridgeherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/04/30/venice-biennales-international-jury-resigns-as-italys-government-opposed-russias-participation/)

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