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https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/23/venice-biennale-jury-excludes-israel-and-russia-from-top-prizes/
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel and Russia from top prizes | The National
Apr 23, 2026 - Move deepens political tension surrounding the world's biggest art exhibition
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https://www.rt.com/news/639034-venice-biennale-jury-bans-russia-israel-awards/
Venice Biennale jury locks out Russia, Israel — RT World News
Apr 24, 2026 - Venice Biennale jury rules out awards for countries whose leaders face ICC charges, effectively targeting Russia and Israel
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https://www.thejc.com/news/world/venice-biennale-jury-says-israel-will-not-be-considered-for-top-prizes-h7iyhd34
Venice Biennale jury says Israel will not be considered for top prizes - The Jewish Chronicle - The...
Apr 27, 2026 - The panel said they would exclude countries whose leaders are charged with crimes against humanity by the ICC
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https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/venice-biennale-jury-israel-russia-statement-1234782386/
Venice Biennale Jury Says It Won't Consider Israel and Russia
Apr 23, 2026 - The Venice Biennale's 2026 jury said it wouldn't consider countries charged with crimes against humanity by the ICC, including Russia and Israel.
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https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/israel-venice-biennale-jury-statement-belu-simion-fainaru-1234782674/
Israel Addresses Venice Biennale Jury's 'Boycott' of Pavilion
Apr 27, 2026 - Israel addressed the Venice Biennale jury's decision not to consider nations charged with crimes against humanity, calling the move a 'boycott.'
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https://www.artforum.com/news/nations-charged-with-crimes-not-considered-for-awards-1234748701/
Venice Biennale Jury Disqualifies Israel and Russia From Awards
Apr 23, 2026 - The Venice Biennale announced that in the spirit of Koyo Kouoh's vision, nations accused of crimes against humanity are not qualified for awards.
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https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/apr/24/venice-biennale-jury-not-award-artists-countries-face-war-crimes-israel-russia
Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’ | Venice...
Apr 24, 2026 - Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rights
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