Trump sends Florida woman to Venice. The art world loses its mind
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TL;DR
- The Venice Biennale is experiencing a political and cultural meltdown, with the art world largely opposing the Trump administration's selections for the U.S. exhibition.
- Critics express disdain for the selection of sculptor Alma Allen and Jenni Parido, a nonprofit head whose background includes owning a luxury pet food store, to lead the U.S. representation.
- The article argues that the U.S. government has historically used the Venice Biennale as a tool for propaganda and cultural influence, challenging the notion of a purely apolitical art selection process.
- The international jury of the Biennale resigned in protest over the inclusion of Israel and Russia, leading to ticket holders deciding the main prizes.
- The author suggests that taking back cultural control from the Left is a key objective of the Trump administration's approach to the arts.