"The five-member jury had previously announced in a statement that they would not consider any countries whose leaders are currently being charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision that would have directly impacted the inclusion of Russia and Israel."
"Instead of being selected by a jury, visitors will be invited to cast votes throughout the Biennale's run, and the 'Visitor Lions' will be awarded on the final day of the exhibition, on November 22."
"This year's event, held from May 9 to November 22, lists 100 national participations, with seven countries taking part for the first time: Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Nauru, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Vietnam."
"The national entries accompany the Biennale's main international art exhibition, titled 'In Minor Keys,' which was curated by the late Cameroonian-born artistic director Koyo Kouoh, who died of cancer in May 2025, at the age of 57."
The Venice Art Biennale, often called the 'Olympics of the art world,' faced controversy as the jury resigned before the event, canceling the traditional awards. The jury's decision not to consider countries with leaders charged by the ICC affected Russia and Israel's participation. Instead of jury-selected winners, visitors will vote for the 'Visitor Lions' during the exhibition. The event features 100 national participations, including seven first-time entrants, while Iran withdrew amid regional tensions. The main exhibition is curated by the late Koyo Kouoh.
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