"The Venice Biennale's jury has resigned just nine days before the event's scheduled opening amid mounting controversy over its decision to exclude artists from countries whose leaders are under arrest warrants for crimes against humanity."
"In the absence of a jury, two Golden Lion prizes will be awarded to the top artist and best national pavilion via a popular vote."
"The row centres on the participation of Israel and Russia in this year's event, with Israel absent since the start of the Gaza war in 2023 and Russia not participating since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022."
"The jury's earlier statement indicated it would not award prizes to countries whose leaders are currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court."
The Venice Biennale's jury resigned just nine days before the event due to controversy over excluding artists from countries with leaders under arrest warrants for crimes against humanity. The organizers announced the resignations of the International Jury for the 61st International Art Exhibition. In the absence of a jury, awards will be determined by popular vote. The controversy involves Israel and Russia, with Israel absent since the Gaza war and Russia not participating since its invasion of Ukraine. The jury's earlier statement indicated no awards would be given to countries with leaders charged by the ICC.
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