Creative Australia made a controversial decision to remove Khaled Sabsabi as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale 2026, mere days after his selection was announced. His collaborator, Michael Dagostino, was also dropped. In their joint statement, Sabsabi and Dagostino expressed disappointment but reaffirmed their commitment to their artistic vision and community support. The incident has triggered significant responses, including resignations from key figures like Mikala Tai and Simon Mordant, further highlighting tensions surrounding censorship and the representation of diverse voices in the Australian art scene.
The decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from the Venice Biennale sparks outrage, emphasizing the importance of representation and artistic freedom in Australia.
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