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Artist Lubaina Himid: ‘The YBAs were wired into selling art. We had no idea that was how to do it’

The pioneering Turner prize winner on being ignored for years, representing the UK at next year’s Venice Biennale, and the joys of Preston

The Guardian - UK

Khaled Sabsabi pledges to show Venice Biennale work despite Creative Australia decision to drop him

Artist and curator Michael Dagostino break silence following Creative Australia decision to withdraw them as representatives

The Guardian - AU

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.

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Venice Biennale pavilion could be empty, Creative Australia chief tells senators

Adrian Collette admits decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi risks having nothing on show but he and chair won’t quit

The Guardian - AU

Sir Richard Branson's Little Venice houseboat is up for rent for £5,200 a month

The Virgin founder bought the boat in the 1970s and started his business empire on board

Evening Standard

Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated

Open letter from some of the country’s most distinguished artists ‘strongly protests’ at the removal of Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino

The Guardian - AU

‘This could have all been avoided’: how Creative Australia allowed itself to be blind-sided over its Venice Biennale pick

High-profile artists and curators stunned by Creative Australia’s swift abandonment of Khaled Sabsabi, the art community, and the complex nature of art itself

The Guardian - AU

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Lessons for Elon Musk from the original Doge

Brief letters: Doges of Venice | Sound in cinemas | Benefits of digital cameras | Actress, not actor | Influence at school

The Guardian - UK

Venice Carnival opens with biodegradable streamers and an ode to famed philanderer Casanova

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful streamers and confetti — all completely biodegradable.

The Independent UK

Tony Burke says he called Creative Australia chief executive before board meeting when Biennale selection rescinded

Arts minister – who has denied political interference – says chief executive told him the board would meet to discuss Khaled Sabsabi’s selection

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s not a bubble’: Indigenous art comes to London after post-Venice backlash

Curators and artists say this is a time of overdue recognition but others are cautious about the longevity of the moment

The Guardian - UK

Creative Australia hit by resignations over decision to withdraw Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale

Visual arts head Mikala Tai and program manager Tahmina Maskinyar resign in support of Lebanese-born artist

The Guardian - AU

‘A shameful call by Creative Australia’: the arts community reacts to Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the Venice Biennale

To be selected as the artist and curator team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale is considered the ultimate exhibition for an artistic team. To have your selection rescinded, as has now happened to the 2026 team of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, is without precedent.

The Conversation

Aussie Venice picks 'extremely hurt' after being dumped

The artist and curator who were to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale say they are hurt and disappointed, after their selection was reversed.

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Venice Slaps Visitors With Ridiculously High Entrance Fees: Spain, Japan And Greece Are Next, Is This The Future Of Tourism?

After implementing an entry fee in 2024 to combat the problems of overtourism in Venice, local officials are taking the measure to the next level by doubling the charges.

The Independent UK

Venice to double tourist tax for last-minute visitors

Last-minute travellers will have to pay €10 to visit the canal city

The Independent UK

New sleeper train to Venice forced to stop 400km short of destination on first journey

Passengers were offered a free of charge regular service to get them to their final stops in Italy

International Business Times

Venice Extends Tourist Tax For 2025

Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.

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This beautiful bronze watch by Venezianico is a must-buy

I'm in love with this unique bronze watch from Venice

The Independent UK

Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck

Politicians in Italy have asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump Jr accused of killing protected bird in Venice lagoon

Video posted online is said to show Trump Jr with a ruddy shelduck while on hunting trip

The Guardian - UK

Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops

From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history of exquisite craftsmanship

The Guardian - UK

Mardi Gras the Balkan way – alternatives to Venice carnival

In Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, the legacy of Venetian occupation lives on in a series of spectacular carnivals that these days have a local twist

Radio France Internationale

Nice to ban cruise ships in fight against overtourism and pollution

The mayor of Nice is moving to ban large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism. The decision mirrors Venice's 2021 ban, introduced to protect its fragile environment and infrastructure.

The Independent UK

The best lesser-known cities for romantic getaways in 2025

Trade in the crowds for some quiet one-on-one time with these equally romantic but less hyped-up European cities

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