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Venice Biennale Jury Quits Over Russia’s Inclusion

The walkout prompted a November prize delay, with rules revised to keep every national pavilion eligible, including Russia.

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Le jury international de la prochaine Biennale d'art contemporain de Venise a démissionné jeudi après la décision des organisateurs, critiquée par l'Union européenne, d'autoriser la participation de la Russie

Overview

  • The international jury resigned Thursday, a week after saying it would not judge entries from Russia and Israel because their leaders face International Criminal Court warrants.
  • Organizers moved the awards ceremony to November 22 and created two prizes, including one open to any officially listed national pavilion.
  • The European Union and Ukraine condemned the decision to let Russia participate, and Brussels warned the event could lose funding.
  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she opposed allowing Russia to take part but noted the Biennale operates as an independent institution.
  • Nearly 40 Russian artists remain slated to exhibit in the Russian pavilion, and Russia’s return follows a 2022 ban on figures tied to its government and its absence in 2024.