More Than 100 Artists Threaten Legal Action Over Venice Biennale Public Vote Inclusion

The Venice Biennale announced a public vote to select the best artist and pavilion. More than one hundred participating artists have responded with a legal threat. They argue that their names should not be part of the public voting process. Traditionally, those awards are decided by a panel of expert jurors. The artists contend that the public vote undermines the jury system. They are demanding that their names be removed from the ballot. If the threat materialises, the Biennale may have to revise its voting format. The dispute highlights tensions between curatorial authority and popular participation.