Venice Biennale Participants Petition for Israeli Pavilion Removal
A group of nearly 200 artists and curators participating in the Venice Biennale have signed a letter calling for the cancellation of the Israeli national pavilion. Among the signatories are artists Alfredo Jaar, Yto Barrada, Rosana Paulino, Meriem Bennani, and Cauleen Smith, as well as curators Binna Choi and Carles Guerra. The letter was reported in March 2026, with the signatories expressing opposition to Israel's participation in the international art exhibition. This action represents a significant political statement within the contemporary art world regarding cultural representation at major global events.
Key facts
- Nearly 200 Venice Biennale participants signed a petition
- The petition demands cancellation of the Israeli national pavilion
- Signatories include prominent artists and curators
- The action was reported in March 2026
- The letter represents a political stance on cultural representation
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Art Not Genocide Alliance (Anga)
Locations
- Venice
- Israel
- Italy