Australia, Venice Biennale

Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery
Khaled Sabsabi removed from show after article singles out 2007 work featuring late Hezbollah terror leader; Sabsabi says he is 'extremely hurt and disappointed' by decision The post Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Minister for Arts Tony Burke says he was 'not briefed' on Australia's Venice Biennale controversy
Tony Burke says he was unaware of Khaled Sabsabi's earlier works showing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, ahead of his being chosen for the Venice Biennale.
Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’
Australia has dropped its artist for the next Venice Biennale in 2026 after critics dug up some of his controversial early works.
Australia drops 2026 Venice Biennale artist over video of Hezbollah leader [Updated]
The Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi has been dropped from representing the Australian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, five days after his appointment was first announced.
Artists criticise Creative Australia's decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from Venice Biennale 2026
Artists shortlisted to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale have spoken out against Creative Australia's decision to pull Lebanese Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi from the role.
Demands for inquiry into dumping of Aust Venice art duo
How and why did Creative Australia uninvite the team it picked for the Venice Biennale? There are calls for an independent inquiry to find out.
Artist boycott of Venice Biennale flagged as fury grows
Creative Australia board member Lindy Lee has revealed that a meeting called on Thursday to sack Khaled Sabsabi was “fraught ...
Khaled Sabsabi and the Venice Biennale art scandal
How artist Khaled Sabsabi was picked, and then dumped, from Australia’s Venice Biennale mission – and why his art about ...
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2025 Venice Architecture Biennale: Over 750 Participants Researching How Architecture Adapts to the Future
Venice Biennale: architecture's role in climate adaptation and innovation with 66 National Pavilions and diverse voices.
Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia amid calls for inquiry into Venice Biennale decision
The federal arts body rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino's invitation to represent Australia at ...
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Resignations and uproar follow Creative Australia’s Venice Biennale decision
Within hours of announcing its controversial decision, Creative Australia faced multiple high-level resignations and widespread industry backlash.
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String of resignations after Khaled Sabsabi withdrawn from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale
The head of Creative Australia’s visual arts department and the board member and artist Lindy Lee among those who have ...
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Qatar to Establish Permanent National Pavilion in the Giardini at La Biennale di Venezia, Debuting with Exhibition for Biennale Architettura 2025
Discover Qatar's new permanent pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, showcasing innovative architecture from the MENASA region.
Venice Biennale backflip could turn pride into embarrassment
Australia triumphed at the world’s most high-profile art event last year, but a controversy over Creative Australia’s choice ...