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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Days Before the Opening

Venice Biennale 2026 /
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The all‑female international jury of 61st Venice Biennale steps down days before opening, citing ethical concerns over artists from states whose leaders face ICC charges; awards are postponed and replaced by a public‑voted prize. In a move that has thrown the 61st Venice Biennale into uncharted territory, the exhibition’s appointed international jury has collectively resigned […]

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Unsettling Narratives: Sohrab Hura’s Fluid Worlds at Venice Biennale

Venice Biennale 2026 /
Sohrab Hura

Indian multidisciplinary artist Sohrab Hura’s presence at the 2026 Venice Biennale marks a pivotal moment for modern Indian art. Known for defying singular focus, Hura mixes photography, film, text, sound, and drawing, making his technique always evolving. His participation underscores both his international standing and the rising importance of multidisciplinary, process-focused art today. The Artist

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Material, Memory, Myth: The Indian Artists Shaping Venice Biennale 2026

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India, presenting a curated show at Venice Biennale 2026, one of the most significant exhibitions in the world of contemporary art, with a powerful collective presentation titled ‘Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home’. Five of India’s most vibrant contemporary artists—Alwar Balasubramaniam (Bala), Sumakshi Singh, Ranjani Shettar, Asim Waqif, and Skarma Sonam Tashi—will collaborate on the project,

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Artists Worldwide Protest in Favour of Sabsabi’s Freedom of Expression 

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Venice Biennale Curators Dropped by the Board for Past Controversial Works  Khaled Sabsabi has been removed as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale, a decision that has sparked significant controversy and led to several resignations at Creative Australia, the organization responsible for the Australian Pavilion. This “Sabsabi cancellation protest” sparked a reaction amongst his peers.

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