The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned, just nine days before the event's opening, due to geopolitical tensions. This decision follows controversy regarding Russia's participation and a rule against awarding prizes to countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel. Consequently, the winner announcement is postponed until November.

Geopolitical tensions have once again spilled into the world of contemporary art, as the entire international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned on Thursday, just nine days before the prestigious event was set to open. The move follows controversy surrounding Russia’s participation and a decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel. As a result, the announcement of winners, typically held at the opening, has been postponed until the fair’...