Venice Biennale jury will not ‘award artists whose countries face war crimes charges’ (opens in new tab)

Jury’s statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to defence of human rightsThe jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, in a statement apparently aimed at Russia and Israel.The five-member jury of the prestigious art exhibition said it was committed to “the defence of human rights”, in continuity with the vision established by Koyo Kouoh, the Swiss-Ca...