Venice Biennale jury resigns over Russia and Israel

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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 1, 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.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Venice Biennale jury resigns over awards ban · May 1, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET
Ukraine says Venice Biennale can still ban Russia · May 1, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Venice Biennale jury quits over Russia participation · Apr 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Venice Biennale jury resigns over Russia/Israel awards · Apr 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET

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