The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer

The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.The central pavilion of the Giardini on Tuesday, first day of previews for the 61st Venice Biennale. The exhibition, “In Minor Keys,” was initiated by Koyo Kouoh and overseen by her team after her death last year.