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Venice Biennale opens amid history of scandals including Hitler, Picasso, Vatican controversy

The Venice Biennale opens again, recalling past scandals: protests over sex scenes, Hitler's visit, Picasso's exclusion, and Vatican intervention over a phallic sculpture.

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The Venice Biennale opens again, recalling past scandals: protests over sex scenes, Hitler's visit, Picasso's exclusion, and Vatican intervention over a phallic sculpture.
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