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Culture
Luxembourg Brings "La Merde" to Venice, and a Budget Fight Follows It Home
Luxembourg has unveiled "La Merde," Aline Bouvy's immersive installation built around an anthropomorphic excrement figure, at the 61st Venice Art Biennale. Commissioned by Kultur|lx and produced by Casino Luxembourg, the work runs from 9 May to 22 November 2026. At home, ADR deputy Alexandra Schoos has challenged its €540,000 budget, while Culture Minister Éric Thill defends both the spending and artistic freedom.