Australia, Khaled Sabsabi and Venice Biennale

Australian artists demand immediate reinstatement of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino to Venice Biennale
The sudden decision to dump the acclaimed artist and curator occurred soon after the Albanese Labor government’s arts minister phoned Creative Australia’s chief executive officer.
Spate of resignations follow Creative Australia's decision to drop artist Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale
Industry resignations and anger have followed the shock decision by Creative Australia to drop artist Khaled Sabsabi from one of the world's most prestigious cultural events.
Local Artist Khaled Sabsabi ‘Hurt’ After Being Dropped As Aus Choice For Venice Biennale
Creative Australia reversed its decision following backlash over his past artwork, citing concerns about "divisive debate".
Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’
Australia has dropped its artist for the next Venice Biennale in 2026 after critics dug up some of his controversial early works.
Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026
Move follows an article in The Australian newspaper, which called attention to controversial works by the artist including depictions of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery
Khaled Sabsabi removed from show after article singles out 2007 work featuring late Hezbollah terror leader; Sabsabi says he is 'extremely hurt and disappointed' by decision The post Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Minster for Arts Tony Burke says he was 'not briefed' on Australia's Venice Biennale controversy
Tony Burke says he was unaware of Khaled Sabsabi's earlier works showing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, ahead of his being chosen for the Venice Biennale.
Demands for inquiry into dumping of Aust Venice art duo
How and why did Creative Australia uninvite the team it picked for the Venice Biennale? There are calls for an independent inquiry to find out.
How Creative Australia's perplexing backflip on Khaled Sabsabi defines our current moment of turmoil
What happened? Future historians might puzzle over this seismic shift in sentiment at the top of Australia's foremost public ...
Artist boycott of Venice Biennale flagged as fury grows
Creative Australia board member Lindy Lee has revealed that a meeting called on Thursday to sack Khaled Sabsabi was “fraught ...
Khaled Sabsabi and the Venice Biennale art scandal
How artist Khaled Sabsabi was picked, and then dumped, from Australia’s Venice Biennale mission – and why his art about ...
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String of resignations after Khaled Sabsabi withdrawn from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale
The head of Creative Australia’s visual arts department and the board member and artist Lindy Lee among those who have ...
Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia amid calls for inquiry into Venice Biennale decision
The federal arts body rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino's invitation to represent Australia at ...