Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Russia, Israel Participation
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- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 03:52 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned over controversy surrounding Russia's participation and a decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel. Reuters reports this was due to disagreements with the festival's director, while BBC says it was due to a lack of transparency in the festival's decision-making process.