Venice
How this city’s young people are fighting back, one derelict home at a time
As the fabric of daily life in Venice strains under rampant tourism growth, some locals are taking matters into their own hands.
- David Crowe
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Beyond the protests and politics, the art at the Venice Biennale is seriously weird
From a human bell clapper to a talking poo and an edible Russell Crowe, here are some of the wildest works at this year’s Venice Biennale.
- Nell Geraets
Turnbull decries ‘demonising’ of Venice artist as chair admits removal was unfair
Creative Australia chair Wesley Enoch says removal and reinstatement of Australia’s Venice Biennale representative Khaled Sabsabi holds lessons for all arts organisations, as former PM says his treatment was “absolutely” unfair.
- David Crowe
Khaled Sabsabi - 'what does it mean to be multicultural?'
Australia has opened its pavilion at the world’s biggest art festival after a political firestorm over the artist chosen to represent the country.
Venice Biennale jury resigns amid row over Russian entry
The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned, just nine days before the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair opens.
- Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield
‘People only come here by accident’: The tiny Venetian island most tourists miss
Those few that do set foot on this postage stamp of an island rarely venture into the walled garden footsteps away from the pier. Which is a shame, as they’re missing one of Venice’s unique sights.
- Chrissie McClatchie
- Opinion
- My happy place
This ‘impossible’ city doesn’t make sense, but it makes my heart soar
The first time I arrived here, it felt like I’d stepped into a film set – or, perhaps, a dream.
- Lee Tulloch
- Opinion
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A ‘ticket inspector’ stole my wallet, then cleaned out my bank account
I felt like an idiot. In all the years of travel, I’ve never had anything stolen. Then a ‘ticket inspector’ came to my aid in Italy.
- Lee Tulloch
After Venice backflip, arts agency grants Khaled Sabsabi $100,000 commission
The artist, sacked and then restored as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale, has been announced as recipient of a Creative Australia grant.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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- Yemen
Israeli air strike takes out Yemen’s Houthi prime minister
The Iran-backed Houthi movement vowed to continue “in open war” with Israel until the war in Gaza ends.