Published May 9, 2026, 1:36 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source

Chaos marks Venice Biennale after the jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation

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The Venice Biennale opened amidst chaos as the jury resigned over the participation of Israel and Russia. Geopolitical tensions and protests marked the event, leading to the jury's decision to exclude countries under ICC investigation for human rights abuses. Visitors will now vote for the best national pavilion and participant in the main exhibition, with winners announced on November 22.