The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned amid a scandal surrounding the participation of Russia and Israel
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale has resigned en masse amid controversy over the participation of Russia and Israel in the exhibition.
All six jury members, including chair Solange Oliveira Farkas, have resigned.
The decision was made following a visit by inspectors from the Italian Ministry of Culture and a meeting with Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.
The scandal surrounding the exhibition lasted several weeks and was linked to the admission of the Russian pavilion and the participation of Israeli artists.
The decision to allow Russia to participate in the Biennale caused a significant stir both in Italy and internationally.
The Italian Ministry of Culture sent inspectors to the Venice Biennale to investigate the circumstances surrounding the decision to open the Russian pavilion.
Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli officially declined to attend the opening of the 61st Venice Biennale in protest against the return of the Russian pavilion.
