Venice Biennale Jury Resigns
Hyperallergic reports that the international jury for the 61st Venice Biennale resigned collectively, without publicly stating a reason, amid controversy over awards eligibility. The resignations followed the jury’s earlier announcement that it intended to withhold awards from countries accused of committing crimes against humanity, specifically naming Russia and Israel. The same news roundup also notes other developments, including a new Banksy anti-imperialist monument in central London and the unveiling of New York City’s first commemorative public artwork recognizing Manhattan’s historic Arabic-speaking enclave, “Little Syria.” Separately, the issue includes an interview with Cuban artist-activist Tania Bruguera ahead of a restaging of her free-speech performance Tatlin’s Whisper #6 in Times Square on May 1.
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