"The Islamic Republic of Iran will not participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition, as confirmed by a May 4 press release on the Biennale's website. This decision comes amid heightened tensions following military actions in the region."
"Iran has had a spotty attendance at the Venice Biennale since 1958, with significant absences attributed to the political climate, particularly surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution."
Iran's absence from the 61st Venice Biennale was announced just before the event's previews. This decision follows recent military strikes by the US and Israel in Iran. The Biennale Foundation confirmed that Iran will not have a national pavilion, which has been inconsistent since 1958. The event will feature 100 national participants, including new additions like Tanzania and Seychelles. Aydin Mehdizadeh Tehrani was listed as the commissioner for Iran's pavilion prior to the announcement.
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