Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

After the firestorm: First look at Australian artist’s Venice Biennale works

Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi opened his Venice Biennale pavilion Tuesday after a political firestorm over his selection to represent the country. The multimedia installation features vivid colors inspired by 12th-century Sufi poetry, exploring self-discovery across eight screens. Sabsabi's invitation was initially rescinded over a 2007 work featuring Hezbollah's leader, but was reinstated following intervention by the Biennale's curator.

Summary by Glance · Brisbane Times

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