Venice Biennale jury quits amid row over participation of Russia
Summary
The jury of the Venice Biennale art exhibition resigned just days before the event started because of controversy over Russia being allowed to participate. The organizers postponed the award ceremony until November and emphasized that the event aims to be open to all countries without censorship.Key Facts
- The five members of the Venice Biennale jury quit over Russia's participation.
- The award ceremony originally set for May 9 has been moved to November 22.
- The Biennale said it supports inclusion and rejects censorship in art.
- The jury had planned to exclude artists from countries accused of crimes against humanity, targeting Russia and Israel.
- Russia was absent from 2022 and 2024 editions due to the invasion of Ukraine but was allowed to return this year.
- The European Commission threatened to stop a €2 million grant because of Russia’s involvement.
- Italy’s government mostly opposed Russia’s return, except for far-right leader Matteo Salvini who supported it.
- Ukrainian officials and some European lawmakers criticized the decision to include Russia.
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