Australia, Venice Biennale and Sabsabi

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.
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.
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.
Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026
Move follows an article in The Australian newspaper, which called attention to controversial works by the artist including depictions of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
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.
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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Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says
The Museum of Contemporary Art has become the first major gallery to publicly back the artistic team selected for Venice, ...
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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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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.
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 ...
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.
MCA backs dumped artist, deepening Biennale backflip crisis
A week on from Khaled Sabsabi’s sensational sacking from the Venice Biennale over a Hezbollah-linked work, there has been ...
‘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 representatives.