News Responsible for awarding the Golden Lions, the women-led jury stepped down a week after its statement of intent to omit Russia and Israel from consideration.

April 30, 2026 — 2 min read

The entrance to the main exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale (photo Hrag Vartanian/ Hyperallergic )

The Venice Biennale's international jury announced its collective resignation today, April 30 — eight days after issuing a statement outlining its intent to omit Russia and Israel from awards consideration. The Biennale Foundation has confirmed receipt of the jury's decision.

The short and straightforward notice was published on e-flux today as the lead-up to the 61st Biennale descends into chaos over Russia's and Israel's participation in the national pavilion exhibitions.…