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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Before Opening

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The jury for the Venice Biennale has announced that Israel and Russia will be excluded from the upcoming art exhibition. The decision stems from the jury's policy of not considering countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity. This move marks a significant political dimension for the major international art event. This decision follows the cutting of European funds previously allocated to the event. The move follows recent discussions regarding Beatrice Venezi. The European Commission has threatened to withhold 2 million euros from biennial participants if a Russian pavilion is present this year. This decision follows a scandal beginning in March when organizers allowed Russia to return to the exhibition for the first time since 2022. The Italian government has criticized the decision.

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Capital Italy

“Niente premi a Israele e Russia alla Biennale d'Arte di Venezia. Non considereremo i paesi i cui leader sono accusati di crimini contro l'umanità, dice la giuria.”

Hromadske Radio

“від журі Венеційської Біінайло, що вони будуть бойкотувати павільйони Росії та Ізраїлю.”

Hromadske Radio

“The jury of the Venice Biennale has decided that they will boycott the pavilions of Russia and Israel. In terms of cultural freedom and cultural complicity... it started happening about half a year ago.”

Radio Radicale

“si è terminato sia il taglio dei fondi europei destinati appunto all'evento che si svolge a Venezia, sia la decisione poi per tutta risposta da parte della giuria autonomamente di escludere sia gli artisti russi dalla premiazione sia gli artisti israeliani”

Kommersant FM

“artists from Russia and Israel will be allowed to participate, but will not be able to claim awards. The jury referred to the fact that the International Criminal Court has brought charges against the leaders of these countries.”

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