A life-size mannequin of Jeff Bezos lying on a giant Amazon box floated through Venice’s Grand Canal on Thursday (26 June) in protest of the billionaire’s upcoming wedding. Clutching dollar bills, the figure drifted past gondolas, amusing onlookers while making a pointed statement about wealth and inequality. The stunt, orchestrated by activist group Borne Media, used a remotely controlled motorised raft to carry the fake Bezos. His wedding to Lauren Sánchez has sparked backlash from Venetians and activists, who see it as a symbol of the growing divide between rich outsiders and local residents struggling with rising costs and overtourism.

Activists plan to disrupt ‘wedding of the century’ demanding billionaire Amazon founder pays more tax

The $500 million yacht the Koru is the most visible indication of Jeff Bezos' incredible wealth - and the plan was for it to moor at San Basilio in Venice for the duration of his…