EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 5 MIN
Venice Bienniale going ahead despite resignation of entire jury
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One of the world's most prestigious contemporary art shows, the Venice Biennale, is just days away from its official opening. The opening comes just days after the show's jury resigned prompting a change to the system for awarding the prestigious Golden Lion awards associated with the show. The jury had earlier protested the participation of Israel and Russia saying they wouldn't consider countries with leaders currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for the awards.
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One of the world's most prestigious contemporary art shows, the Venice Biennale, is just days away from its official opening. The opening comes just days after the show's jury resigned prompting a change to the system for awarding the prestigious Golden Lion awards associated with the show. The jury had earlier protested the participation of Israel and Russia saying they wouldn't consider countries with leaders currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for the awards.
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