About this episode
The episode discusses the controversies surrounding the Venice Biennale and includes a segment on Russia's Victory Day parade.
We explore whether early controversies over this year’s Venice Biennale have eclipsed the art with our culture editor, Sophie Monaghan-Coombs. Plus: Russia’s Victory Day parade and our weekly Friday quiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
Topics covered
- Venice Biennale
- art controversies
- Russia
- Victory Day
- culture
- quiz
Keywords
- Venice Biennale
- art
- controversies
- Russia
- Victory Day
- culture
- quiz
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