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Venice Biennale Thrown Into Fresh Turmoil as Art Jury Resigns
The jury quit after Italy opposed Russia’s participation and the European Union cut a 2-million-euro grant, forcing visitors to choose two awards.
- On Thursday, the entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition resigned, escalating tensions just days before the May 9 opening.
- The Italian government has opposed Russia's participation; Cultural Ministry officials visited Venice on Wednesday to gather information on the Russian Pavilion, while the European Union cut a $2.3 million grant last week.
- Led by Brazilian curator Solange Farkas, the jury insisted on maintaining an autonomous stance; the Biennale stated it lacks authority to prevent participation by countries recognized by the Italian Republic since Russia owns its historic pavilion in the Giardini.
- Visitors will now select winners for the Best Participant in the 61st curated Exhibition "In Minor Keys" and the Best National Participation among the 100 national pavilions; Cabinet Minister Matteo Salvini praised the shift as a "great idea."
- Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco remains firm on welcoming diverse expressions, as the Biennale rejects censorship and continues to position itself as a place of dialogue and artistic freedom.
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A few days before the start, the jury resigns to one of the world's most important exhibitions of contemporary art. Awards are to take place only in November.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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Melons: "Buttafuoco very capable, but I wouldn't have made his choice on the Russian pavilion." The lions assigned by visitors, award ceremony on November 22 at the end of the Exhibition. Salvini: brilliant idea, I will go
·Italy
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This global resignation comes after the controversy arising from the organizers' decision to allow Russia's participation.
·Paris, France
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