Problems at the Venice Art Show

May 9, 2026, 16:01
EuropeCulture

Introduction

The 61st Venice Biennale art show started. Many people are angry. There are big protests about some countries in the show.

Main Body

The judges left the show. They are angry because Russia and Israel are there. Now, the public votes for the best art instead of the judges. Italian leaders do not agree. One leader says art is free. Another leader is angry and did not go to the opening. Some people also protested at the Russian area. Workers went on strike. They closed twenty art rooms, including the UK and Spain. They did this to protest against Israel. The art shows stories about small groups of people. One room has a sculpture from Ukraine. Another room uses dirty water to talk about too many tourists.

Conclusion

The art show is a place of big fights. People cannot agree because of wars and problems in the world.

Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Some' & 'Many'

Look at how we describe groups of people in the story. We don't always need a specific number (like 1, 2, or 3). Instead, we use these words to show size:

  • Many →\rightarrow A large number (Many people are angry)
  • Some →\rightarrow A few or an unknown number (Some countries / Some people)

🛠️ Simple Action Words (Past vs. Present)

Notice how the story changes from things happening now to things that already happened:

Right Now (Present)

  • People are angry.
  • Leaders do not agree.

Finished (Past)

  • Judges left the show.
  • Workers went on strike.
  • They closed rooms.

A2 Tip: To talk about the past, we often just add -ed (closed), but some words change completely (go →\rightarrow went / leave →\rightarrow left).

Vocabulary Learning

show (n.)
A public exhibition of art or performance.
Example:The art show had many visitors.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:Many people came to the show.
angry (adj.)
Feeling or showing strong displeasure.
Example:The people were angry about the decision.
protest (n.)
An organized public demonstration of objection.
Example:The protest lasted for two hours.
judge (n.)
A person who decides or evaluates.
Example:The judge decided who won the award.
public (n.)
The general population of a community.
Example:The public voted for the best artwork.
vote (v.)
To express a choice or opinion formally.
Example:We will vote for the best painting.
art (n.)
Creative works made by human skill.
Example:Art can express many feelings.
leader (n.)
A person who guides or directs a group.
Example:The leader spoke at the event.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion or decision.
Example:They agree that art is free.
free (adj.)
Not costing money or not restricted.
Example:The art is free for everyone.
worker (n.)
A person who does a job or work.
Example:A worker joined the strike.
strike (n.)
A work stoppage to protest conditions.
Example:The strike stopped the workers from working.
closed (adj.)
No longer open or operating.
Example:The rooms were closed during the protest.
room (n.)
A space inside a building.
Example:The room had a beautiful sculpture.
story (n.)
A narrative or account of events.
Example:The show tells a story about people.
group (n.)
A number of people or things together.
Example:A small group of people visited the gallery.
sculpture (n.)
A three‑dimensional work of art carved or molded.
Example:The sculpture was made of stone.
talk (v.)
To speak or discuss.
Example:They will talk about the future of art.