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Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row
🇷🇺 RussiaApr 30, 2026 19:00SRC: AL MONITOR
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. The resignations came a week after the jury said it would exclude countries from awards if the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for war crimes against their leaders -- meaning Russia and Israel. The exhibition is due to open on May 9.
DETAILED REPORT
<p>The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event.</p><p>The resignations came a week after the jury said it would exclude countries from awards if the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for war crimes against their leaders -- meaning Russia and Israel.</p><p>The exhibition is due to open on May 9. </p>
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