Over fifty years, numerous living and deceased artists who represented Australia at the Venice Biennale united in an open letter addressing Creative Australia. The letter protests the dismissal of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino from the upcoming Biennale. Notable artists, including Imants Tillers and Tracey Moffat, expressed that such a decision undermines the vital role of artists. Concerns over political pressure influencing the decision emerged when a Coalition senator challenged Sabsabi's selection, highlighting the intersection between art, politics, and national representation.
The removal of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino as the artistic team for the Venice Biennale is unacceptable, reflecting a fundamental disregard for artists' roles.
The Venice Biennale offers a rare and critical platform for Australian artists, and being selected for it is considered an extraordinary honour.
Signatories of an open letter include distinguished Australian artists who strongly protest the sacking of Khaled Sabsabi and his curator.
Political pressure from a Coalition senator concerning Sabsabi's past artwork raised objections to his selection, prompting the open letter from the arts community.
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