Khaled Sabsabi is finally at the Venice Biennale: ‘Being here is already a win’
Australia’s representative at the world’s biggest art show has not one but two works on show – a major achievement and happy ending to a year of controversy and protest
February 2026
After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present two works at the Venice Biennale
The artist, who was controversially revoked and then reinstated by his government, is planning a ‘nurturing experience’ to bring people together
July 2025
After the Sabsabi debacle, Creative Australia must learn to embrace controversy
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor
Khaled Sabsabi reinstated as Venice Biennale representative after independent review into dumping
June 2025
Speaking out on Gaza: Australian creatives and arts organisations struggle to reconcile competing pressures
As cultural institutions respond to political statements on the war, many artists say they face a choice between career opportunities and standing up for their beliefs
May 2025
Creative Australia chair to retire following Khaled Sabsabi biennale controversy
Khaled Sabsabi says ‘common sense has prevailed’ after Monash University allows exhibition to go ahead
March 2025
Khaled Sabsabi show cancelled one month after sacking from Venice Biennale
Full Story
Censorship and the ongoing fallout from the Venice Biennale saga – Full Story podcast
February 2025
Creative Australia boss forced to refute rumour he had resigned as fallout over Khaled Sabsabi dumping continues
Adrian Collette sends all-staff email denying that he and the chair of Creative Australia’s board had quit amid calls for resignations
‘This could have all been avoided’: how Creative Australia allowed itself to be blindsided over its Venice Biennale pick
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
‘Art should not be censored’: Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale project
Full Story
Khaled Sabsabi never thought he’d be Australia’s pick for the Venice Biennale – Full Story podcast
Khaled Sabsabi to represent Australia at Venice Biennale: ‘I felt this wouldn’t happen because of who I am’
