The Latest Breaking News from Venice

High-profile artists and curators stunned by Creative Australia’s swift abandonment of Khaled Sabsabi, the art community, and the complex nature of art itself

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To be selected as the artist and curator team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale is considered the ultimate exhibition for an artistic team. To have your selection rescinded, as has now happened to the 2026 team of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, is without precedent.

The artist and curator who were to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale say they are hurt and disappointed, after their selection was reversed.

After implementing an entry fee in 2024 to combat the problems of overtourism in Venice, local officials are taking the measure to the next level by doubling the charges.

Last-minute travellers will have to pay €10 to visit the canal city

Passengers were offered a free of charge regular service to get them to their final stops in Italy

Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.

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