Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions. The jury limited its action to countries…

Bare-breasted activists demonstrate against Russia's return to prestigious art festival for first time since Ukrainian invasion; pro-Palestinian protesters hold 'No artwashing genocide' banners outside Israel pavilion

The world's largest contemporary art exhibition, which takes place every two years in the Italian canal city, features artists from several nations in conflict, including Ukraine, Israel and the United States -- although Iran has cancelled its plans to attend. Seema Gupta has more.

World's largest art show faces unprecedented tensions in wake of entire jury's resignation; Israeli artist says he was pleased that the jury quit after failing with 'racist and discriminatory' bid to exclude Israelis from awards