Minister rules out Israel exclusion from Venice Biennale - Arts Culture and Style. Thousands of artists, cultural institutions and organizations called for a ban over its alleged "genocide" in Gaza.
"Israel not only has the right to express its art, but it has the duty to bear witness of its people precisely at a time like this when it has been attacked in cold blood by merciless terrorists," said Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. The request for a Ban is contained in a letter addressed to the Biennales Foundation that has already collected over 8,000 signatures.