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Koko News    |   Arts   |   09 May 2026

Tensions Rise at Venice Biennale Amid Geo-Political Protests

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TheVeniceBiennalecontemporaryartexhibitionhasopenedinItaly.

威尼斯雙年展當代藝術展已在義大利開幕。

Thisyear'seventisfilledwithchaosandcontroversy.

今年的活動充滿了混亂和爭議。

ProtestseruptedagainsttheparticipationofIsraelandRussia.

以色列和俄羅斯的參賽引發了抗議。

Duetotheseprotests, thejuryresignedwithoutawardingGoldenLions.

由於這些抗議,評審團辭職,沒有頒發金獅獎。

Somebelievethe U.S. should alsobeinvestigatedforhumanrightsabuses.

有些人認為,美國也應該因侵犯人權而受到調查。

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BritishartistAnishKapoorcommentedontheongoingpoliticsofhateandwar.

英國藝術家安尼什·卡普爾就當前仇恨和戰爭的政治局勢發表了評論。

Visitorswillvoteforthebestnationalpavilionandparticipantinthemainshow.

參觀者將投票選出最佳國家館和主展參展商。

Themainexhibition, titled'InMinorKeys,' features100participants.

主展覽名為“小調”,共有 100 位參展者。

Astrikingredfeatheredsculpturewelcomesvisitorsatthemainvenue.

主會場入口處矗立著一座引人注目的紅色羽毛雕塑,迎接訪客。

ThissculpturereflectsNewOrleansBlackMaskingculturebroughtbyenslavedAfricans.

這座雕塑反映了由被奴役的非洲人帶來的新奧爾良黑人面具文化。

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KoyoKouoh, thefirstAfricanwomanchosentocuratetheBiennale, aimedtospotlightoverlookedartists.

科約·庫奧是第一位被選中擔任威尼斯雙年展策展人的非洲女性,她的目標是讓那些被忽視的藝術家們受到關注。

110artistsparticipatedunderhervision, andherco-curatorscontinueherlegacy.

在她的構想下,共有 110 位藝術家參與其中,她的共同策展人也延續了她的遺志。

LubainaHimid, aTurnerPrizewinner, exploresthemesofhomeandbelonginginherexhibition.

特納獎得主盧拜娜·希米德在她的展覽中探索了家和歸屬感的主題。

Herexhibitshowscouplesfacingdilemmasinnewcultures.

她的展覽展現了情侶們在新文化中面臨的困境。

Oneartworkfeaturesarchitectsdebatingwheretobuild, depictingthestruggleofnewcomers.

其中一件藝術作品描繪了建築師們爭論在哪裡建造房屋,展現了新來者的困境。

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TheVaticanoffersapeacefulescapeinMystic Gardensnexttothetrainstation.

梵蒂岡火車站旁的神秘花園是一處寧靜的休憩之所。

ThegardenfeaturesvineyardsandisaccompaniedbymusicreinterpretedfromSt. HildegardofBingen.

花園裡有葡萄園,並播放著重新演繹的聖希爾德加德·馮·賓根的音樂。

Rev. ErmannoBaruccosharedthatthemusichelpspeopleunderstandthedivinesymphonyinlife.

埃爾曼諾·巴魯科牧師表示,音樂有助於人們理解生活中神聖的交響樂。

AnudeperformanceartistisfeaturedoutsidetheAustrianPavilion, makingwavesattheBiennale.

一位裸體行為藝術家在奧地利館外表演,在威尼斯雙年展上引起轟動。

Inside, anuderideronaJetSkihighlightsVenice'sover-tourismissues.

畫面中,一名裸體騎著水上摩托車的遊客凸顯了威尼斯過度旅遊的問題。

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Anotherinstallationfeaturesanakedwomanunderwaterwithrecycledwaterfromtoilets.

另一件裝置作品描繪了一名裸體女子在水下,水下水來自回收的廁所水。

Thisprovocativeartworkistitled'SeaworldVenice.'

這幅極具爭議性的藝術作品名為《威尼斯海洋世界》。

WaterdripsfromtubesinaRomanian-bornartist'sinstallation, symbolizingcreativepower.

在羅馬尼亞裔藝術家的裝置作品中,水從管子裡滴落,象徵創造力。

LocksengravedwithHebrewcommandmentshangaroundthepavilion, suggestingloveandhope.

亭子周圍懸掛著刻有希伯來誡命的鎖,象徵著愛與希望。

ArtistBelu-SimionFainaruopposesboycottsandadvocatesfordialogue.

藝術家貝魯-西蒙·費納魯反對抵制,並提倡對話。

MerikeEstnaiscreatingalargewallpaintingassheworksthroughouttheBiennale.

梅里克·埃斯特納在雙年展期間創作了一幅大型壁畫。

Herprojectreflectsthedailyeffortsofwomenandtheireverydaycontributionstolife.

她的作品反映了女性的日常努力以及她們對生活的日常貢獻。

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The Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition has opened in Italy.

This year's event is filled with chaos and controversy.

Protests erupted against the participation of Israel and Russia.

Due to these protests, the jury resigned without awarding Golden Lions.

Some believe the U.S. should also be investigated for human rights abuses.

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British artist Anish Kapoor commented on the ongoing politics of hate and war.

Visitors will vote for the best national pavilion and participant in the main show.

The main exhibition, titled 'In Minor Keys,' features 100 participants.

A striking red feathered sculpture welcomes visitors at the main venue.

This sculpture reflects New Orleans Black Masking culture brought by enslaved Africans.

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Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman chosen to curate the Biennale, aimed to spotlight overlooked artists.

110 artists participated under her vision, and her co-curators continue her legacy.

Lubaina Himid, a Turner Prize winner, explores themes of home and belonging in her exhibition.

Her exhibit shows couples facing dilemmas in new cultures.

One artwork features architects debating where to build, depicting the struggle of newcomers.

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The Vatican offers a peaceful escape in Mystic Gardens next to the train station.

The garden features vineyards and is accompanied by music reinterpreted from St. Hildegard of Bingen.

Rev. Ermanno Barucco shared that the music helps people understand the divine symphony in life.

A nude performance artist is featured outside the Austrian Pavilion, making waves at the Biennale.

Inside, a nude rider on a Jet Ski highlights Venice's over-tourism issues.

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Another installation features a naked woman underwater with recycled water from toilets.

This provocative artwork is titled 'Seaworld Venice.'

Water drips from tubes in a Romanian-born artist's installation, symbolizing creative power.

Locks engraved with Hebrew commandments hang around the pavilion, suggesting love and hope.

Artist Belu-Simion Fainaru opposes boycotts and advocates for dialogue.

Merike Estna is creating a large wall painting as she works throughout the Biennale.

Her project reflects the daily efforts of women and their everyday contributions to life.