Pietrangelo Buttafoco

Pietrangelo Buttafoco is the President of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious cultural institution known for hosting international art exhibitions and events. He has been involved in various aspects of the arts and culture sector, advocating for freedom of expression within the framework of artistic endeavors. Recently, he was in the news due to the European Commission's decision to recommend withdrawing funding from the Venice Biennale, citing concerns over Russia's participation in the event amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Buttafoco defended the inclusion of the Russian pavilion, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom.