Venice Biennale jury will not ‘award artists whose countries face war crimes charges’

Jury’s statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to defence of human rights The jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, in a statement apparently aimed at Russia and Israel. The five-member jury of the prestigious art exhibition said it was committed to “the defence of human rights”, in continuity with the vision established by Koyo Kouoh, the Swiss-...

By Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Venice Biennale jury removes Russia from prize competition but keeps its participation status unchanged

Russia and Israel have been excluded from competing for the Venice Biennale’s Golden and Silver Lion awards, although they are still allowed to take part in the exhibition.

By Ivanna Kostina

Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut - The Straits Times

Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut  The Straits Times

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.

Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel From Awards Considerations

Both President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face active ICC warrants for alleged war crimes.