Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

By The Associated Press

Ukraine's foreign minister comments on latest developments around Venice Biennale and Russia's participation

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has commented on the latest developments surrounding the Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition, in particular the decision of the jury to resign.

By Iryna Kutielieva

Venice Biennale jury resigns against participation of Russia and Israel

Geopolitical tensions have once again spilled into the world of contemporary art, as the entire international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned on Thursday, just nine days before the prestigious event was set to open. The move follows controversy surrounding Russia’s participation and a decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel. As a result, the announcement of winners, typically held at the opening, has been postponed until the fa...

By FRANCE24

Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns en masse

Following the resignations, the Biennale said it has decided that the award ceremony, previously scheduled for May 9, will take place on Nov. 22.