The Takeaway From the Venice Biennale Saga: the Art World Faces Deep and Troubling Structural Inequality

Why did Creative Australia backflip on Venice Biennale decision?

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Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Trust in Creative Australia is at an all-time low due to the Venice Biennale controversy, but the decision...

The takeaway from the Venice Biennale saga: the art world faces deep and troubling structural inequality

Creative Australia has reinstated Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino as the creative team for the 2026 Venice Biennale – after facing much criticism.

Creative Australia sorry for hurt caused by decision to dump artist Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale

The acting chair of Creative Australia has apologised for the hurt caused after reversing a decision to un-invite Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi from representing Australia at a prestigIous art event. The move follows a months-long inquiry ordered by the peak arts body.

‘Creative Australia is not fit-for-purpose’: Arts heavyweights demand answers

While welcoming the reappointment of Khaled Sabsabi for next year’s Venice Biennale, prominent arts identities say key questions must be answered.

Lindy Lee reveals driving forces behind Venice Biennale Board meeting decision

Former Creative Australia Board member Lindy Lee has revealed new details of the fateful Board meeting that kicked-off the Venice Biennale controversy.