Belu-Simion Fainaru in the news as Venice Biennale provokes political protests; Israeli-Romanian sculptor (born 1959, Bucharest) based in Israel.
The 61st Venice Biennale has opened with protests, strikes and the international jury's resignation over the organisers' decision to allow Russia and Israel to participate. Dozens of pavilions have closed temporarily, the jury has quit, and visitors will vote for awards after organisers cancelled jury prizes.