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Venice Biennale jury resigns over Russia and Israel
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: The Venice Biennale’s entire international jury resigned over Russia’s participation and a decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, postponing winner announcements.
WHO: the entire international jury
WHAT: jury resignation and postponement of winner announcements at the Venice Biennale
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 3:52 AM ET
WHERE: Venice
WHY: The move followed controversy over Russia’s participation and barring prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel.
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