The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned due to mounting tensions surrounding Russia's participation in the event. This resignation follows the panel's controversial decision to prohibit awards for nations accused of crimes against humanity.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity. <img alt="FILE - A private security officer stands next to a closed Russia" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6552x4368+0+0/resize/6552x4368!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F48%2Fbe%2Fa642f0a946b487c789891b289ddb%2Fap26113488691561.jpg" /><p>The interna...