Venice Biennale Chief Criticizes EU Funding Withdrawal
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Venice Biennale Chief Criticizes EU Funding Withdrawal

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Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly criticized the European Union on Thursday for withdrawing a €2 million grant. The decision stems from Russia’s participation in the Biennale’s arts exhibition, marking its return to the event since the invasion of Ukraine.

The rebuke came during a press conference at the film festival. Buttafuoco stated, “They are abandoning us,” directly addressing the EU's action and its impact on the Biennale.

The withdrawn funding totals €2 million (approximately $2.3 million). The EU cited Russia’s continued presence at the art exhibition as the reason for rescinding the grant, despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This marks the first time Russia has participated in the Biennale since initiating military action in Ukraine.

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