Australia's art controversy explained
Feb 19, 2025•13 min
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Episode description
It’s one of the biggest events in the art calendar, but this year Australia’s room might be empty.
Last week, the artist and curator selected to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale were both suddenly dropped.
So why did Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino lose their chance to show at the Venice Biennale?
We're unpacking what led to their sudden dismissal, the power Creative Australia wields, claims of political influence, and how young artists are reacting.
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- Arianna Lucente, reporter, triple j hack
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