US EditionVenice Biennale Art Expo Jury Resigns Amid Row Over Russian Pavilion
The jury quit after the Biennale said pavilions tied to leaders facing International Criminal Court charges would be barred from prizes.
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It is one of the world's most important exhibitions of contemporary art: the Venice Biennale. A few days before the opening, the international jury has resigned in a closed manner. By A. Giordano.
The Venice Biennale is considered to be one of the most important art shows in the world. Shortly before the start, the jury is resigning in a closed manner – because of a dispute over the participation of Israel and Russia.
Venice Biennale Art Expo Jury Resigns Amid Row Over Russian Pavilion
The jury of Venice Biennale’s International Art Exhibition has resigned just days after it announced it would exclude national pavilions representing territories where the leaders are charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court from consideration for the prizes. The exclusion was seen as specifically targeting the pavilions of Israel and Russia, the leaders […]
A few days before the start, the jury will resign from one of the world's most important exhibitions of contemporary art. Prizes will only be given in November.
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Controversy Over Russian Participation
The international jury for the 61st Venice Biennale has resigned following significant tension regarding the inclusion of Russia and Israel. All six members, including jury president Solange Oliveira Farkas, stepped down after a visit from inspectors representing the Italian Ministry of Culture on April 30. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW The resignations followed a meeting between the …
On April 23, the jury itself had announced the exclusion of awards to both countries as they had leaders "accused of crimes against humanity"
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