Venice Biennale kicks off with press previews before Saturday public opening

13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 5

This year's edition, themed “In Minor Keys”, features works by 110 artists and collectives across the main exhibition halls in Venice.
Crowds are already arriving for the art and accompanying social events, with national pavilions including Ukraine's and Russia's drawing attention.
The Biennale, one of the art world's most prestigious international exhibitions, typically brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city over its months-long run.

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