'Blood is Russia's art': Politics and protests mark start of Venice Biennale

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'Blood is Russia's art': Politics and protests mark start of Venice Biennale   The Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot and Ukraine feminist group FEMEN have joined forces to protest at Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest international art exhibition.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/blood-is-russias-art-politics-and-protests-mark-start-of-venice-biennale  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:20Thank you for joining us.

00:37It's a super hypocrisy that they are participating.

00:40I mean, they tell that art is beyond the politics,

00:44but they are using art as a weapon in hybrid war in Europe.

00:49So this is absolutely insane that they are here,

00:52and I think no one progressive could accept that.

01:11I'm saying they should have included the US of A

01:14in that list of countries excluded

01:22because it's because of the politics of hate and war

01:27and all that that's been going on now for too long.

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