Artists, Cultural Workers Plan Strike for Venice Biennale in Protest of Israel’s Participation

Artists, Cultural Workers Plan Strike for Venice Biennale in Protest of Israel’s Participation

Signage for the 61st Venice Biennale running from May 9 to November 22. Photo: IMAGO/Frank Ossenbrink via Reuters Connect An …

Culture Workers Announce Venice Biennale Strike in Israeli Pavilion Protest

As the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale opens for previews this week, cultural workers are planning a 24-hour strike this Friday, May 8, opposing Israel's inclusion in the event amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.In a statement shared with Hyperallergic, the Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) described the action as “the first ever organized strike to occur within the Biennale.” Among the groups that will observe the strike are Biennaleocene, a …

Venice Biennale Swamped in Protests Ahead of Planned Strike

The Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA), an international group of culture workers that was formed in order to call for the exclusion of Israel from the Venice Biennale, announced via press release this week that they are planning a 24-hour strike for Friday, May 8 in tandem with the previews for this year’s international exhibition.  […]

In Protest of Israeli Pavilion, Activists and Unions Plan Strike on Venice Biennale’s Opening Day

The Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) has escalated its ongoing opposition to the Israel Pavilion, announcing a 24-hour strike and rally on May 8, the day before the much-hyped and highly contentious 2026 Venice Biennale opens to the public on Saturday. ANGA was formed in objection to Israel’s inclusion in the 2024 Biennale, and began referring to this year’s presentation, which features an exhibition by Haifa-based artist Belu-Simion Fainaru, …

Cultural workers at Venice Biennale to strike over Israel’s participation

A rally is also planned to take place in the city on the same day, 8 May