Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over ICC-Related Boycott Decision
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned collectively. The decision came after the jury announced it would not consider countries whose heads of state or government face charges of crimes against humanity from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in this year's award process. The resignation underscores tensions around geopolitical accountability in international art exhibitions.
Key facts
- The jury of the Venice Biennale resigned en masse.
- The jury had declared it would exclude countries with ICC-indicted leaders from prize consideration.
- The ICC has issued charges of crimes against humanity against certain heads of state.
- The resignation occurred in 2025.
- The Venice Biennale is a major international art exhibition.
Entities
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- International Criminal Court
Locations
- Venice
- Italy