Venice Biennale Jury 'Will Not Award Artists from Countries Facing War Crimes Charges'
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:04 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Culture
The Venice Biennale jury has stated that it will not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, likely aimed at Russia and Israel.
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