Art Workers Plan Venice Biennale Strike
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Art Workers Plan Venice Biennale Strike
"Labor unions, grassroots groups, and artists plan to withhold their labor on Friday, May 8, with a call to 'shut down the genocide pavilion.'"
"Khalil's paintings, collages, etchings, and more incorporate found elements like stamps and fragments of varying shapes, colors, and textures - a vision of a world made richer by the interplay of difference."
Cultural workers and organizers are planning a strike at the Venice Biennale to protest Israel's inclusion. This event marks the first organized strike within the Biennale, scheduled for May 8. Labor unions, event participants, and grassroots groups will withhold their labor in an effort to 'shut down the genocide pavilion.' Additionally, exhibitions in Los Angeles and a profile of artist Mohammad Omer Khalil are highlighted, showcasing diverse artistic expressions and cultural commentary.
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