Just last month, artist Khaled Sabsabi told Full Story he never imagined he’d be picked as Australia’s representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale. Days later, he was unceremoniously dropped by Creative Australia. The abrupt move set off a series of recriminations and left the art world reeling.Nour Haydar tells Reged Ahmad how it all unfolded and why the move has left many outraged about the precedent it setsYou can subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast, Full Story, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Learn more: Continue reading…Just last month, artist Khaled Sabsabi told Full Story he never imagined he’d be picked as Australia’s representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale. Days later, he was unceremoniously dropped by Creative Australia. The abrupt move set off a series of recriminations and left the art world reeling.Nour Haydar tells Reged Ahmad how it all unfolded and why the move has left many outraged about the precedent it setsYou can subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast, Full Story, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Learn more: Continue reading…
You can subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast, Full Story, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- Khaled Sabsabi to represent Australia at Venice Biennale: ‘I felt this wouldn’t happen because of who I am’
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- Khaled Sabsabi never thought he’d be Australia’s pick for the Venice Biennale – Full Story podcast
