Alma Allen displays sculptures at Venice Biennale US Pavilion
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Updated · The New York Times · May 7
Alma Allen displays sculptures at Venice Biennale US Pavilion
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
The show features about 20 bronze and marble works in Venice, after revised Trump administration protocols narrowed the U.S. selection process.
The new guidelines called for art promoting American values and complying with anti-DEI rules, and several established artists and museums reportedly declined to participate.
This year’s Biennale has also been roiled by disputes over Russia’s return and Israel’s participation, with protests, boycotts and the prize jury’s resignation.
With Russia's return and jury resignations, is the world's top art exhibition facing a crisis of relevance?
A court voided massive grant cuts; how will this ruling reshape the battle over federal arts funding?
Can art mandated to reflect national values ever be considered truly free or artistically transcendent?