Pietrangelo Buttafuoco
Italian journalist and writer
Photo: Niccolò Caranti, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Jul 22
EU terminates €2 million grant to Venice Biennale after Russia's return to the exhibition
The European Commission terminated a €2 million grant to the Venice Biennale after Russia was allowed to exhibit for the first time since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Jul 11
EU cuts 2 million euros in funds to Venice Biennale over Russian pavilion dispute
The European Commission officially recommended halting a 2-million-euro grant after the Biennale allowed the Russian pavilion to open, drawing sharp backlash from Italian regional and party officials.
- Jun 22
Willem Dafoe confirmed as artistic director of Venice Biennale Teatro through 2028 after record edition
The Venice Biennale's board has renewed Willem Dafoe's mandate as artistic director of its Theatre sector for the 2027-2028 term, as the 2026 edition closes with 10,000 attendees and 90% capacity.