Banksy has made the 2019 Venice Biennale art exhibition all about himself, even though he was not actually invited to participate in the monthslong, world-famous event. The anonymous British street artist recently set up an unauthorized multiframed installation titled “Venice In Oil” in St Mark’s Square. Banksy Banksy's "Venice in Oil" is set up at the 2019 Venice Biennale art exhibition, even though the famed British street artist wasn't invited to participate. The exhibit ended with the person in charge of the stall being moved by local police for not having correct accreditation. The piece appeared to be a commentary on the negative effect that overtourism is having on the area.
Source: Huffington Post May 23, 2019 12:40 UTC