Venice Biennale 2026 International Jury resigns
ArtReview • • general
Key Points:
- The International Jury for the 61st Venice Biennale has resigned as of April 30, 2026, citing a prior Statement of Intention issued on April 22, 2026.
- The resignation is in response to the decision to exclude countries whose leaders are charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, specifically targeting Russia and Israel, from the Golden and Silver Lion competitions.
- The jury was selected by Koyo Kouoh, Artistic Director of the 61st edition of La Biennale di Venezia In Minor Keys, and was presided over by Solange Oliveira Farkas.
- Other jury members included Zoe Butt, Elvira Dyangani Ose, Marta Kuzma, and Giovanna Zapperi, all of whom signed the resignation statement.
