The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Political disputes overshadow Venice Biennale and Eurovision Song Contest globally

Major cultural events including the Venice Biennale and Eurovision Song Contest are increasingly dominated by political disputes. Russia's pavilion reopened at Venice after two years absent due to the Ukraine war, while Israeli participation sparked artist boycotts and jury resignations. Ireland, Spain, and three other nations boycotted Eurovision over Israel's participation. Cannes Film Festival remains largely free of such controversy.

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