Controversy : 2 Articles

Cecilie Hollberg, the director of Florence's Galleria dell’Accademia, sparked controversy by comparing the city to a prostitute due to overwhelming tourism. Her remarks led to backlash from Italian officials and an ensuing apology, amidst political tensions over her German nationality in Italy's current administration.

The Polish Pavilion's selection for the 2024 Venice Biennale sparked political controversy following the government's cancellation of artist Ignacy Czwartos's project, leading to accusations of censorship. The decision to replace Czwartos's exhibition with an alternative project by the Open Group came amid a shift in the country's political landscape and raised questions about artistic freedom and political influence in art.