Australia, Venice Biennale and Sabsabi

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.
Khaled Sabsabi Will Not Be Reinstated as Australia's Venice Biennale Representative
The sudden cancelation of the Lebanese-born artist's Venice Biennale pavilion prompted an outcry within Australia's arts community.
Australian artists demand immediate reinstatement of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino to Venice Biennale
The sudden decision to dump the acclaimed artist and curator occurred soon after the Albanese Labor government’s arts minister phoned Creative Australia’s chief executive officer.
Program: Art world erupts over dropping of Venice Biennale selection
There's uproar in the Australian arts community over the decision to drop a Lebanese-Australian artist as Australia's selection for one of the world's most prestigious cultural events, the Venice Biennale.
Artist Archie Moore ‘Appalled’ by Australia’s Decision to Drop Khaled Sabsabi From the 2026 Venice Biennale
Australia has dropped its artist for the next Venice Biennale in 2026 after critics dug up some of his controversial early works.
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.
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.
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The Bell Reimagines Julien Creuzet’s French Pavilion From the Venice Biennale
The artist’s debut solo exhibition in the United States, “Attila cataract (…),” marks the first time the French Pavilion has traveled to the country. On view at Brown University.
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Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping
Australia's winners of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale have added their voices to calls to reinstate the nation's 2026 ...
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Uzbekistan Announces Curators and Theme for 2025 Venice Biennale Pavilion
Discover Uzbekistan's architectural legacy at the 2025 La Biennale di Venezia with GRACE studio's innovative pavilion design.
‘Corruption of principles’: Venice Biennale sacking fallout grows
Golden Lion-winning artist Archie Moore and curator Ellie Buttrose have lashed the decision to sack Australia’s ...
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.
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 ...