"The Golden Lion awards have been shelved altogether this year, and it will now be up to the public to vote on the best national pavilion and best artist in the main exhibition."
"The jury's decision was an escalation of its previous statement of intent to omit countries whose leaders are currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court from consideration."
"The Biennale Foundation stated in its announcement that all official national pavilions will be able to compete following the principle of inclusion and equal treatment among all participants."
"This is consistent with the founding spirit of the Biennale itself, based on openness, dialogue, and the rejection of any form of closure and censorship."
The Venice Biennale has shifted to public voting for the Visitor Lions, following the jury's resignation over the exclusion of countries charged with crimes against humanity. Israel and Russia, initially deemed ineligible for the Golden Lions, are now included in the Visitor Lions competition. The Biennale Foundation emphasized the importance of inclusion and equal treatment among participants. The awards ceremony has been rescheduled to November 22, allowing voting throughout the event's duration.
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