The Israeli pavilion at the 60th
Venice Biennale will not not open until a ceasefire is agreed
and the hostages in the hands of Hamas are released, according
to a sign that appeared outside the pavilion on Tuesday, when it
was due to open.
Curator and artist Ruth Patir said the exhibition was not being
cancelled, explaining that the decision was "a choice of
solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large
Israel community that is calling for change.
"It (the exhibition) waits inside for the moment in which hearts
can be open to art again," Patir said.
"As an artist and an educator, I against strongly against
cultural boycotting.
"But I find it extremely difficult to present a project about
vulnerability for life at a time in which here is no respect for
it".
Photo: an archive image of Venice.
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