US EditionResignations follow dumping of Australian artist from Venice Biennale
- Creative Australia announced the unanimous decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale due to concerns over Sabsabi's past artworks depicting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- Senator Claire Chandler raised concerns in parliament about Sabsabi's depictions, stating that it is inappropriate to represent Australia with art glorifying a terrorist leader.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated she was unaware of Sabsabi’s past but agreed that glorifying Nasrallah is inappropriate, noting the risk of social division regarding Sabsabi’s art.
- Sabsabi and Dagostino expressed disappointment in a public statement about the decision, warning that a divisive debate could harm support for Australia’s artistic community.
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