"Dozens of artists taking part in this year's Venice Biennale have withdrawn themselves from consideration for the newly created Visitor Lion awards, which this year are replacing the Gold and Silver Lion prizes, typically considered among the most coveted accolades in the international art world."
"A total of 57 artists presenting work in the main exhibition, as well as artists, curators, and exhibition facilitators representing 22 national pavilions withdrew "in solidarity with the resignation of the jury selected by Koyo Kouoh," according to a statement published on e-flux on May 9."
"On April 30, the five-person prize jury resigned its duties in protest of the continued participation of Russia and Israel in the 61st edition of the Biennale. The jury had previously announced that it would not consider giving prizes to artists from countries whose leaders were being charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity."
"In response to the jury's resignation, the organizers announced that the awards ceremony would be pushed back to the final day of the event, November 22. In place of its traditional jury, the Biennale revealed that it would allow visitors to vote on for "the Best Participant in the 61st Exhibition 'In Minor Keys' by Koyo Kouoh" and "the Best National Participation in the 61st Exhibition.""
Dozens of artists participating in the Venice Biennale withdrew from consideration for the newly created Visitor Lion awards, which replace the Gold and Silver Lion prizes. Fifty-seven artists in the main exhibition, along with artists, curators, and facilitators from 22 national pavilions, withdrew in solidarity with the resignation of the jury selected by Koyo Kouoh. The main exhibition, “In Minor Keys,” has faced political turbulence, with the withdrawal announced on the day of the public opening after strikes disrupted previews. On April 30, the five-person prize jury resigned in protest of continued participation by Russia and Israel. The jury had said it would not consider prizes for artists from countries whose leaders face International Criminal Court charges. Organizers later delayed the awards ceremony and replaced the jury with visitor voting for best participant and best national participation.
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